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SSC Protest: Candidates who appeared for the exam reported administrative lapses, technical glitches, and poor conditions at examination centres.
Protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar under a unified ‘Delhi Chalo’ call, demanding urgent reforms and transparency in the examination system. (Image: X)
Thousands of aspirants and teachers took to the streets on July 31, protesting against alleged mismanagement in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 recruitment exam. Protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar under a unified ‘Delhi Chalo’ call, demanding urgent reforms and transparency in the examination system.
Several aspirants and teachers also took to the microblogging platform X to share their disappointment. Using hashtags like #SSCSystemSudharo, #SSCMisManagement, and #SSCVendorFailure, users reported technical failures. The complaints ranged from non-functional computer systems and server crashes to faulty mouse and keyboard setups. Many said the exam portal either failed to load or froze midway during the test.
Why did the protest happen?
The Staff Selection Commission exam began on July 24 and was scheduled to end on August The exam was supposed to be conducted in a computer-based format. Candidates who appeared for the exam reported administrative lapses, technical glitches, and poor conditions at examination centres. This computer-based test process has instead triggered outrage across the country.
Protesters, including teaching faculty and coaching mentors, alleged that some candidates were allotted centres located 400–500 kilometres from their hometowns. Despite enduring long and expensive journeys, many aspirants found their exams abruptly cancelled upon reaching the centres.
“Aspirants are being sent to far-flung centres, only to discover that the exam is cancelled. At some venues, cattle heads were kept on the ground floor while students were giving exams upstairs. Bouncers have been deployed to silence students who raise concerns. The mouse doesn’t work, systems hang. This is what we’re facing,” a teacher from the protest told PTI Videos.
He said during a meeting with the SSC director, officials admitted to receiving over 55,000 complaints related to the exam.
“If there are 3 lakh students and 55,000 have registered issues, that alone speaks volumes. SSC-CGL, with 30 lakh aspirants, is scheduled to start from August 13. How will SSC manage that with these broken systems?” he said.
Several students also raised serious concerns over the vendor handling the recruitment process. Allegations are being made that the contract has been given to a company that was previously blacklisted for poor conduct in examinations. The students called for transparency in the vendor selection process and regular public audits of examination practices.
“The government awarded the tender to a blacklisted company. How can a company with such a background be trusted with exams that determine our future?” a student said.
Another protestor added, “Even if we manage to reach the centre after spending thousands, we are told the exam is cancelled. There’s no clarity on rescheduling. Our time, money, and most importantly, crucial years of preparation are being wasted. Who is answerable for that?” A number of aspirants also questioned the presence of bouncers at examination venues.
“What is the utility of bouncers at an exam centre? We are not criminals. We’re demanding a better system, not creating a riot,” a candidate said.
One of the most debated aspects of the controversy was the use of bouncers and police force at exam centres and during protests. Many students claimed that they were harassed when they attempted to question authorities about mismanagement.
The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) joined the protest and condemned the police action against aspirants. NSUI President Varun Choudhary said, “”This is not just about exam mismanagement, it is about the government trying to silence the youth who are asking for justice.” The student body submitted a formal letter to the SSC demanding a ‘high-level inquiry’, ‘vendor accountability’, and ‘immediate reforms’ in the recruitment process.
SSC परीक्षा में खुलेआम धांधली हो रही है और जब छात्र सवाल पूछते हैं तो जवाब देने के बजाय सरकार पुलिस भेजकर डराने की कोशिश करती है।आख़िर क्यों एक भ्रष्ट और बदनाम वेंडर को बार-बार बचाया जा रहा है? क्या ये सिर्फ़ एक संयोग है?
यह सिर्फ़ परीक्षा नहीं, देश के लाखों युवाओं के भविष्य… pic.twitter.com/Ug3lp4yA6c
— Varun Choudhary (@varunchoudhary2) August 1, 2025
सरकार इस देश के युवाओं को सिर्फ़ वोट डालने और जनगणना में हिस्सा लेने वालो तक ही सीमित मानती है। इसलिए युवाओं को परीक्षाओं को लेकर समस्याएँ होती है और सरकार उनका समाधान नहीं करती। #SSC_System_Sudharo #SSCVendorFailure #Sscscam #SSC_VENDOR_FAILURE #SSCMisManagement pic.twitter.com/va4VBaaCT5— Khan GS and Research Centre (@khan__sir_patna) August 1, 2025
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also posted on X, highlighting that flaws in the system, continuous paper leaks, and exam cancellations are wasting the hard work, time, and hopes of lakhs of youth and their families.
SSC फेज़ 13 की परीक्षा में सामने आ रही गड़बड़ियां सिर्फ लापरवाही नहीं, बल्कि मोदी सरकार के विफल और सड़े हुए सिस्टम का आईना हैं।400–500 किलोमीटर दूर से परीक्षा देने पहुंचे युवाओं को केंद्र पर जाकर पता चलता है कि उनकी परीक्षा रद्द कर दी गई है। सिस्टम की खामियों के कारण लगातार… pic.twitter.com/hcxk0HQUYH
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 26, 2025
The SSC is yet to issue an official response addressing the ongoing protests and complaints.
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