Internet services shut down in 27 Assam districts for govt job exam

For the second time this month, internet service was shut down for more than four hours on Sunday in 27 districts of Assam to prevent any cheating cases in a government job recruitment exam.

For the second time this month, internet service was shut down for more than four hours on Sunday in 27 districts of Assam in an effort to stop potential fraud during a written test for positions in several state government offices.

According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, fees for failing applicants would be transferred to their bank accounts when the exam is over.

The Gauhati High Court declined to postpone the order following a writ suit against it. Therefore, the authorities made the decision to move forward with their intention to block internet access during exam hours.

Additionally, a top official indicated that all 27 of the districts where the exams were held have enacted prohibitory orders under Section 144.

In total, more than 14.30 lakh people are anticipated to show up for the recruitment test over the course of three days in order to fill close to 30,000 Grade III and IV positions across various government agencies.

The Grade-III tests were administered on Sunday, while the Grade-IV tests were administered in two shifts on August 21. On September 11, tests will be administered for additional positions below Grade III.

The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) is in charge of all examinations.