JKSSB examination to be held under video surveillance

The forthcoming SSB examinations in Kashmir will be conducted under video surveillance following complaints of large-scale cheating in an exam conducted by the Board in December last year.

"The scheduled Service Selection Board (SSB) examinations would be held under complete video-cum-security surveillance to ensure the process is carried out in a fair and transparent manner," Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) Asgar Hassan Samoon said after a meeting here on Saturday.

Samoon chaired a meeting of senior officials, including Deputy Commissioners of all districts, to review preparations for the examination, and directed concerned authorities to adhere to instructions for strict implementation and compliance of the order issued in this regard.

"The Board, in coordination with district administration, will make arrangements for installation of video cameras in examination centres during examination hours," Samoon said.

He said if the same is not possible at any venue, video recording at regular intervals during the examination hours shall be done.

The Divisional Commissioner also asked people to call 100 and register complaints in this regard.

"Arrangements of proper security at each examination venue through deployment of a required number of security personnel should be prioritised," he said, adding that adequate number of female constables should also be deployed.