Maharashtra Board restricts invigilator swaps ahead of MSBSHSE SSC and HSC Exams

Maharashtra State Board has restricted invigilator swaps ahead of the upcoming SSC and HSC exams scheduled from February 10 and 20, 2026, respectively. Check details here 

MSBSHSE SSC and HSC Board Exams

Maharashtra Board Exam 2026: With MSBSHSE SSC and HSC board exams approaching, Maharashtra State Board has clarified that the centre exchange system will be implemented only at exam centres that do not have CCTV surveillance. Earlier, the board had planned to send invigilators from one school to another to prevent copying during exams.

However, teachers and principals raised concerns, saying it would be difficult to supervise exams at unfamiliar schools and manage long travel distances, especially when they also have regular classes to conduct. Taking these concerns into account, the board limited the exchange system to centres without CCTV, easing travel and supervision issues.

As per local media reports, Tanaji Mane, chairman of Maharashtra Principals' Association, said, "Nearly 90-95 per cent of exam centres already have CCTV cameras. The remaining schools couldn't install them due to budget constraints, but should be fully equipped by next year. Exchanging centres for such a small number of schools is unnecessary."

Earlier, the association had met board officials in January to share their concerns over centre exchanges, CCTV requirements and added duties for custodians. Clarifying this, the board officials wrote to division heads last week, stating: "Instead of replacing all employees at all examination centres, only those at centres without CCTV cameras should be replaced. Ensure appropriate planning for the February-March 2026 exams and submit a report of the action taken."

Also, many more centres are gearing up with camera surveillance ahead of board exams. However, those who do not manage to do it this year won't be allocated as board exam centres for next year. These centres must also store surveillance data from cameras and drones and funds have been allocated to district officers for the same. Examinations held for the five main subjects and sensitive board centres are to be monitored closely.

Maharashtra SSC and HSC Board Exams 2026 

As per timetable released, Maharashtra class 10th exam will commence from February 20. Whereas, class 12th exam will be held from February 10. The Maharashtra SSC, HSC admit card has already been released for all students who have registered. They need to collect their admit card from their respective schools.