The Union government reported no paper leaks in recruitment exams held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) over the past five years. Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, provided this information in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. This covers the period from 2019 to 2024.
Government Confirmation
Minister Singh stated that his department oversees the UPSC and SSC. These agencies conduct recruitment exams for central government positions. He confirmed that no exam paper leakage incidents occurred during this five-year span. This statement came in response to a query from Rajya Sabha member Manoj Kumar Jha.
Parliamentary Inquiry
Manoj Kumar Jha, a Member of Parliament from the Rashtriya Janta Dal party, had requested specific details. His question focused on recruitment examination leaks in the last five years. He also asked for information on the states with the highest number of leaks and specific details of these incidents.
Official Response
In a written reply, Minister Singh addressed the question directly. He confirmed the absence of any reported paper leaks for UPSC and SSC recruitment examinations. The government maintains that the examination processes for central government jobs remain secure under these agencies. This assurance addresses concerns about the integrity of recruitment exams for national-level positions.
UPSC and SSC Roles
The UPSC is responsible for conducting civil services examinations. These include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) recruitment. The SSC handles recruitment for various non-gazetted, non-technical posts in government ministries and departments. The government’s statement covers a significant portion of central government recruitment.
Transparency and Security
The lack of reported leaks suggests robust security measures are in place for these high-stakes examinations. Both UPSC and SSC recruit millions of candidates annually. Ensuring the fairness and transparency of these exams is critical for maintaining public trust in the government’s hiring processes. Students preparing for these exams can draw confidence from this government statement regarding exam integrity.