Commotion reported during TNPSC exam in several districts

CHENNAI: Commotion prevailed at several districts on Saturday morning due to delay in distributing the question papers for Group II and Group II-A exams, held in 20 districts.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) in the press note stated that civil service examination – II (Group II and IIA) was scheduled in two sessions – forenoon and afternoon – in 20 districts of TN.

"Due to difference in sequence of arrangement in attendance sheet order and the question booklet order caused delay in distribution of question booklets to the candidates,” explained the TNPSC press note.

However, according to the department, the issue was soon resolved, and examination commenced in the centres, thereafter. Further, the department instructed the respective districts to give additional time to the candidates on account of the delay in starting the exam in the forenoon session.

Subsequently, the afternoon session examination was scheduled from 2.30 to 5.30 pm, added the press note.

According to officials, in districts like Chennai, Cuddalore, Salem and Thanjavur, the exams were not started due to change in registration number and delay in distribution of question papers. Due to this, the timings for the afternoon session were altered.

Speaking to DT Next, a candidate who appeared for the exam said, "The commotion in the morning created immense anxiety to me and others in the hall. Although one-of-a-case, TNPSC should ensure such irregularities are not caused in the first place and not repeated."

Meanwhile, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss owing to confusion at the centres urged the department to cancel the exam and to re-conduct the exam for another day in a peaceful environment.