SSC CGL Exam: Students report Mismanagement at Centres; Reportedly Exam Cancelled in Gurugram

As per a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), the first shift of SSC CGL exam has been cancelled at M M public School Sector - 4 , Gurugram.

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam began today

There are reports of mismanagement from some of the exam centres of SSC CGL Tier 1, with reports of exam getting cancelled also coming from some centres.

As per a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), the first shift of SSC CGL exam has been cancelled at M M public School Sector - 4 , Gurugram. Some of the candidates from Noida also reported mismanagement at their centres.  

After controvercy in July- August in the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam, the Staff Selection Commission is conducting the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from today, September 12. The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held till September 26, 2025, in multiple shifts at 260 centres across 129 cities.

As per the SSC, 28.14 lakh candidates have registered and are expected to appear for the SSC CGL 2025 tier 1 exam. About 93% of the candidates got one of their first three choice cities.

One of the X user writes Ujjawal prakash Tiwari wrote on X: “Still no notice not any formal or written confirmation against the cancellation of examination SSC CGL Tier 1 shift 1. Reporting Time was 7:30 Am to 8:30 Am and the examination time was from 09:00 Am to 10:00 Am. It's already 10:00, but not any update.”

Another X user writes: “SSC CGL Ki Exam ki First Shift mein hi Itni Saari Dikkate Dekhne ko Mil Rahi hai. Transparency & Fair Examination is Just Like A Joke For SSC Exam. Itni Dikkato ke baad bhi Zero Accountability.”

SSC CGL exam has been seen lot of controversies this year leading to students holding protest in the national capital in August. Students and teachers at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi postponed this exam after the protest. SSC Chairman later came out and assured that all measures will be taken to ensure fair and transparent exam.

This year for the first time this exam will also be conducted on laptops. At select examination centers like Kolkata, the examination is being conducted on laptops only. The SSC is of the view that in future all CGL and other competitive examinations can be conducted comfortably in a single shift. This will make both the time and process of the examination more effective.

As per reports, SSC Chairman S. Gopalakrishnan has specially appealed to the candidates that they should not panic due to any technical problem. If any technical problem arises during the examination, the system will be changed immediately. SSC representatives will be present at every examination center so that any problem can be resolved immediately.

Apart from this, the commission has also started a special feedback portal, where candidates can share their problems or suggestions related to the exam directly.

The SSC CGL exam is being held to recruit a total of 14,582 Group B and Group C government posts.

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