Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Odisha Cancels Government Exam Amidst Malpractice Allegations
Imagine a test to get important government jobs.
People took a first test, but some people cheated.
Because of the cheating, the government is now canceling the main test.
The main test was for jobs like helping with money and helping kids.
Many people were upset about the cheating and asked the court to make things fair.
Now, anyone who took the first test can take the main test.
This means more people get a chance to get those jobs because they want to make the process fair for everyone.
Odisha cancelled the main exam for multiple government posts after allegations of malpractices.
The exam was for positions including Revenue Inspector and Integrated Child Development Scheme supervisor.
The Orissa High Court intervened due to alleged exam malpractices.
The preliminary exam was held from September 20 to October 8 last year, leading to protests.
All candidates from the preliminary exam can now sit the main exam.
- Who
- The Odisha Government, the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), and job aspirants.
- What
- Cancellation of the main examination for various government posts due to alleged malpractices.
- When
- The main examination was scheduled from August 1 to September 4, following preliminary exams from September 20 to October 8 of the previous year.
- Where
- Odisha.
- Why
- Due to alleged malpractices in the preliminary examination and intervention from the Orissa High Court.
Job Aspirants
Government
Exam Integrity
Job Aspirants
Transparency and fairness in examinations
Government
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- Exam Cancelled
- Main examination
- Posts Affected
- Revenue Inspector, Integrated Child Development Scheme supervisor, and others
- Governing Body
- Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Court Involved
- Orissa High Court
- Reason for Cancellation
- Alleged malpractices in preliminary examination
- Candidates
- All candidates who appeared for preliminary exam are allowed to appear for the main exam