Archive · 4 Sep 2025
New Exam Rules for Disabled Candidates Focus on Fairness
The government has updated exam rules for people with disabilities.
Exam centers must create their own scribe pools within two years to prevent cheating and ensure fairness.
Candidates are encouraged to use assistive tech like laptops and screen readers.
The old system where candidates brought their own scribes is being phased out due to potential malpractice.
Candidates will get extra time.
Exam centers must be accessible and the privacy of the candidates is protected.
The SSC and other recruitment bodies must train invigilators and support staff for smooth implementation.
New guidelines address scribe use for PwD candidates in exams.
Examining bodies must create their own vetted scribe pools within two years.
The 'own scribe' system is being phased out due to potential malpractice.
Candidates are encouraged to use assistive technologies.
PwD candidates will now receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per exam hour
- Who
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, SSC
- What
- Issued new guidelines for scribe use in exams for PwD candidates, revising scribe rules
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Applicable to all competitive written public examinations
- Why
- To ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity, aligning with existing laws; Addressing malpractice concerns
- Issuing Body
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Key Change
- Phasing out 'own scribe' system
- Scribe Pools
- Examining bodies to create their own within 2 years
- Applicability
- Competitive written public exams
- Compensatory Time
- 20 minutes per hour minimum
- Assistive Tech
- Encouraged (laptops, Braille, etc.)
Sources
Centre Tightens Rules on Scribe Use for PwD Candidates in Competitive Exams- Read Details Here
Centre tightens rules on scribes for disabled candidates in competitive exams to curb malpractice
Centre Tightens Rule on Scribes for PwDs
Centre Tightens Rules On Scribes For Disabled Candidates In Competitive Exams, Phases Out 'Own Scribe' System
Centre tightens rules for disabled in competitive exams
