The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has scrapped the Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024 (TRE) 3.0 2024, scheduled to fill 87,774 teaching vacancies across the state. The unprecedented move comes in the wake of alleged question paper leaks prior to the exam conducted on March 15th in two shifts.
In a similar incident, the Uttar Pradesh government was forced to cancel its police recruitment examination after allegations of paper leaks surfaced. Authorities apprehended several candidates believed to be involved in the organized racket that compromised the integrity of the high-stakes exam.
Mass Arrests of Candidates Linked to Leak
In a significant development, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has apprehended around 300 aspiring teachers from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, in connection with the purported leak of BPSC’s TRE 2024 question papers. The arrests suggest the involvement of an organized racket in compromising the examination’s integrity.
Concrete Evidence Prompts Exam Cancellation
According to an official notification from BPSC, the decision to invalidate the TRE 3.0 2024 examination was based on substantial proof of question paper leakage discovered by the EOU’s investigation. The Commission affirmed that the leaked questions had circulated before the commencement of the exam, rendering the entire process tainted.
#Bihar Public Service Commission cancels the teacher recruitment examination held on 15th March following a question paper leak. Examination of both the shifts have been cancelled.
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) March 20, 2024
The Commission says the new dates will be announced later.
The Economic Offence Unit (EOU)… pic.twitter.com/oJcnPjTcLN
Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024 Fresh Schedule Awaited
While the BPSC has acknowledged the cancellation, it has yet to announce a new schedule for conducting the crucial teacher recruitment test. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the Commission’s official website and social media channels for updates regarding the revised examination dates.
Annual Exercise to Recruit Educators
The Teacher Recruitment Exam is an annual exercise undertaken by BPSC to recruit teachers across various levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education, for government-run schools in Bihar. The 2024 edition was the third phase of this year’s recruitment drive, which has now been derailed due to the alleged paper leak scandal.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain committed to upholding the sanctity of the recruitment process and ensuring a fair and transparent system for selecting qualified educators to shape the future of Bihar’s youth.
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