Today, On 30th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Odisha Public Service Commission for refusing to admit a clear mistake in evaluating an OJS aspirant’s answer sheet, saying, “You can’t commit such blunders and then refuse to acknowledge them.”
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, asking for her support to save the jobs of thousands of school teachers in West Bengal. These teachers are at risk of losing their livelihoods after the Supreme Court cancelled their appointments due to serious irregularities found in the selection process by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC).
The Odisha High Court ordered the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to compensate an Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) aspirant with Rs. 1 lakh due to errors in the exam paper evaluation. The court emphasized that competitive exams play a crucial role in shaping careers, representing years of dedication, disciplined preparation, and significant financial and personal sacrifices by candidates. Recognizing the impact of such lapses, the bench stressed the need for fairness and accuracy in evaluations.