Bihar Police Constable Paper Leak
On October 1, 2023, the Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) of Bihar conducted a written examination for the recruitment of 21,391 police constables. However, the exam was marred by a paper leak, which has cast a shadow over the entire recruitment process.
Paper details
The paper leak was first reported in the second shift of the exam, which was held from 2pm to 4pm. Candidates who took the exam in the second shift claimed that they had seen the question paper on social media before the exam began.
The question paper for the Bihar Police Constable exam consists of 100 questions, divided into three sections: General Knowledge, Mathematics, and Reasoning. The paper is of 100 marks and the candidates have to complete it in 120 minutes.
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How the paper leaked
It is still not clear how the paper leaked, but the police are investigating the matter. Some reports suggest that the paper was leaked by an insider, while others suggest that it was leaked by a printing press employee.
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Why candidates knew about the paper leak
Some candidates who took the exam in the second shift claimed that they had seen the question paper on social media before the exam began. It is possible that the leaked paper was circulated on social media by the people who were involved in the paper leak.
What was found in the answer key
After the exam, the CSBC released the answer key. A comparison of the leaked paper and the answer key revealed that the two were almost identical. This suggests that the leaked paper was genuine.
Cheating devices
The police also recovered some cheating devices from some candidates who took the exam. These devices included micro-earphones and Bluetooth devices.
What the SP says about it
The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Patna, Manavjit Singh Dhillon, has said that the police are investigating the paper leak and that they will take strict action against the people involved. He has also appealed to the candidates not to panic and that the CSBC will take a decision on the matter soon.
Impact on the candidates
The paper leak has had a devastating impact on the candidates who appeared for the exam. Many candidates had prepared hard for the exam and were hoping to get a job in the Bihar Police. However, the paper leak has now jeopardized their chances of getting a job.
Conclusion
The Bihar Police Constable paper leak is a serious matter and it raises questions about the integrity of the recruitment process. The CSBC should thoroughly investigate the matter and take steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.