Bhubaneswar: On the basis of a report submitted by Balasore SP Sagarika Nath that confirmed question paper leak, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Sunday cancelled the JE (Civil) Main written exam that was held July 16 and scheduled it for September 3.
A press release issued by the Commission said, “On the basis of the report of SP, Balasore, in connection with Sahadev Khunta police station case No. 303, and in terms of Clause 11 of Detailed Advertisement for Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination – 2022 for Group B state cadre posts in different offices under Government of Odisha conducted on July 16 has been cancelled.”
A fresh Main written examination for JE (Civil) will be conducted September 3, the Commission said. Balasore SP Sagarika Nath said that following an investigation into the issue it is clear that question papers were leaked before the exam.
“Question papers seized before the examination match with the original question papers. We have informed the same to OSSC. Nine persons have been arrested in this connection,” the SP said.
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