Archive · 13 Sep 2025
SSC Changes Scribe Policy for PwD Candidates in Exams
The SSC, which conducts exams for government jobs, has changed a rule for people with disabilities (PwD).
Previously, PwD candidates could bring their own writers (scribes) to exams.
Now, the SSC will provide the scribes.
This change follows new rules from the government's Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
This change applies to several SSC exams in 2025, like the Combined Graduate Level Exam.
The purpose of these changes is to follow updated rules and provide a more consistent approach to exam accommodations for PwD candidates.
SSC has eliminated the 'own scribe' option for PwD candidates in its examinations.
PwD candidates will now receive a scribe provided by the SSC.
The decision follows guidelines from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
The change is applicable to multiple exams in 2025.
The notice regarding the change was published on September 3, 2025.
- Who
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- What
- Removed the option for PwD candidates to use their own scribes in SSC exams.
- When
- As per the notice dated 03.09.2025, applicable to 2025 exams.
- Where
- For SSC examinations.
- Why
- In accordance with guidelines from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
- Announcement
- SSC removed the option of 'own scribe'.
- Affected Candidates
- PwD candidates eligible for scribe services.
- Scribe Provision
- SSC will provide scribes.
- Reference Notice
- Important Notice No. PP001/14/2024-PP (e- 10280) dated 03.09.2025
- Applicable Exams
- Multiple SSC exams in 2025, including Combined Graduate Level Exam.
- Issuing Authority
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
