The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is currently under fire. Protests over the Selection Post Phase 13 exam concluded recently. Students, teachers, and coaching institutes have taken to the streets. They accuse SSC of severe mismanagement. Protests are happening at key spots like Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex, with slogans like “Delhi Chalo” echoing across cities.
SSC Exam Centres in Disarray
Candidates described chaotic exam centres. Many waited for hours, only to learn their exams were canceled. Server crashes, biometric mismatches, and power failures were common. Some students faced private security or police when they tried to raise concerns. Several candidates were sent to centres hundreds of kilometers away with little notice. Many found conditions unsafe and disorganized. There was no proper communication from SSC. Admit cards were uploaded at the last minute. Exam schedules were confusing and poorly handled.
SSC Chairperson S. Gopalkrishnan has stated that the newly appointed agency was facing technical glitches. Procedural lapses at several centres occurred. Nevertheless, he claimed that the Commission has taken note of the issues and is working to minimize further disruptions.
However, for thousands of aspirants on the ground, the response came too late and felt too vague.
Meanwhile, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) joined the protests and strongly condemned the police crackdown on students.
Eduquity Under Scrutiny
At the core of the crisis is SSC’s outsourcing to Eduquity Career Technologies. This firm already had a history of failures. Protesters say Eduquity caused system crashes, last-minute changes, faulty biometric checks and technical glitches during exams
Despite this, SSC has only announced partial rescheduling. Hashtags like #SSCMisManagement are now trending on social media. Influential teachers like Neetu Singh joined the protests and were briefly detained. Parents and student unions have joined hands to support the movement.
So far, they have not issued a public apology. There has been no clarity on vendor accountability or a full refund or relief for affected candidates. Students now demand:
- A transparent, independent investigation
- A public apology from SSC
- Compensation for affected students
- An overhaul of SSC’s vendor policies
Credibility at Stake
Thousands of students traveled far, some across states, only to return without giving their exam. The repeated mess-ups have shaken public trust in one of India’s top recruitment bodies. Students and Teachers protesting at Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex drew a strong police response, including lathi charges and violent mistreatment.
If this continues, it could damage the credibility of the entire administrative system.
What’s happening with the SSC exams isn’t just a technical glitch or a scheduling issue, it has turned out to be a demoralization to the hopes and hard work of thousands of students. These are young people who have spent months, even years, preparing with the dream of a stable job and a better future. The system owes them more than just rescheduled dates. It owes them fairness, accountability, and respect.
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