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 Nationwide Outcry Over SSC Exam Chaos: Aspirants Demand Reform and Accountability

In a growing storm of frustration and outrage, thousands of government job aspirants and educators from across India have united to protest what they describe as deep-rooted irregularities in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination process. The protests, which culminated in a large gathering in Delhi under the banner of “Delhi Chalo,” have drawn widespread attention online and offline.

Candidates participating in the ongoing SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exam—scheduled between July 24 and August 1, 2025—have raised alarms over abrupt exam cancellations, unprepared examination centres, and instances of alleged mistreatment during the tests.

Students from different states traveled to examination centres only to find their exams cancelled without prior notification. Many had already spent significant amounts on travel, lodging, and other expenses. “We came all the way, and no one informed us about the cancellation,” one candidate shared, visibly frustrated. “It’s not just about money—it’s about the time and mental toll.”

Adding to their grievances are repeated technical breakdowns: computer systems crashing mid-exam, centres assigned incorrectly, and poor coordination by staff. Many believe these disruptions stem from the Commission’s recent shift to a new exam conducting agency, which they say has a history of mismanagement in other recruitment tests as well.

During the protest at Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex, students claim that police used force, including baton charges, to disperse peaceful demonstrators. Footage of these incidents has surfaced widely on social media, intensifying public outrage.

The protestors, including several popular coaching teachers, are now calling for a complete review of the SSC's contract with the current exam vendor. They argue that if such chaos is happening in mid-scale exams like Selection Post Phase 13, the upcoming large-scale exams involving nearly 30 lakh candidates—for positions such as Income Tax inspectors—may face even worse disruptions.

One teacher who participated in the protest remarked, “This is not just a failure of logistics, it’s a betrayal of the dreams of millions of youth.” Students are urging the government to take immediate corrective measures, hold responsible parties accountable, and safeguard the integrity of future exams.

Numerous aspirants have reported being harassed or manhandled by exam centre staff for voicing concerns. These accounts, supported by viral videos and eyewitness reports, are prompting calls for a high-level probe into the handling of the exam process.

Digital platforms have become the primary stage for mobilisation, with hashtags like #SSCMisManagement, #JusticeForAspirants, #SSCVendorFailure, and #SSCMustReform trending across social media. Candidates are posting personal stories detailing financial strain, psychological stress, and dashed hopes.

As discontent spreads, the spotlight now rests on government authorities and the SSC. Will they respond with accountability and reform—or risk further erosion of trust in one of India’s key recruitment systems?