TNPSC Group II A Main Examinations Cancelled Following Major Technical Glitch
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) was forced to cancel the Group II A main examinations on Sunday after a significant technical glitch caused widespread confusion and logistical chaos. Officials confirmed that a software error led to the incorrect allocation of exam centers for approximately 600 candidates, disrupting the entire examination process.
Chaotic Scenes as Candidates Overwhelm Exam Venue
The situation escalated when about 1,000 candidates arrived at DG Vaishnav College in Chennai, only to find that the venue had arrangements for just 300 examinees. This severe overcrowding resulted from the faulty software, which mismatched candidate allocations and created an unmanageable scenario for both the candidates and the college administration.
More than 9,000 candidates were originally scheduled to appear for the mains exam, which aimed to fill 1,000 vacancies for positions such as assistant and revenue inspector. The technical failure not only affected the morning session but also had a cascading impact on other scheduled tests.
Official Statement and Postponement of Related Exams
TNPSC Controller of Examinations, A Shanmuga Sundaram, addressed the issue, stating, "The revised exam dates will be announced after two weeks. Due to this error, the Group II Tamil eligibility test scheduled in the afternoon has also been postponed." This announcement highlights the broader implications of the glitch, affecting multiple examination schedules under the TNPSC umbrella.
Candidates Protest Over Examination Disruption
Frustrated by the cancellation and the inability to write their exams, candidates gathered in front of DG Vaishnav College to protest. The demonstration underscored the growing discontent among aspirants who had prepared extensively for these competitive tests, only to be turned away due to administrative and technical failures.
The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of digital systems in high-stakes public service examinations. As the TNPSC works to resolve the software issues and reschedule the exams, candidates are left in a state of uncertainty, awaiting further updates on their future attempts.
