Rajasthan Prepares for SI Exam Amidst Enhanced Security for 7.7 Lakh Candidates
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Jaipur, March 18 (NationPress) Rajasthan's Chief Secretary, V. Srinivas, announced on Wednesday that the state administration is dedicated to establishing an examination process that is fair, transparent, and credible. He underscored the necessity of a strict “zero tolerance” policy regarding paper leaks to maintain public confidence.
Leading a significant review meeting at the Secretariat concerning the Sub-Inspector Recruitment Examination–2025, the Chief Secretary mandated the implementation of rigorous security protocols and enhanced surveillance throughout the entire procedure.
Set to take place on April 5–6 at 1,174 centers statewide, this examination is anticipated to draw around 7.70 lakh candidates. He instructed that coordinated and accountable measures be established at every level. Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, and police officials were tasked with maintaining ongoing surveillance, ensuring effective law enforcement, and fostering seamless collaboration at all examination sites, eliminating any chance for negligence.
The Chief Secretary highlighted that the confidentiality of question papers should be prioritized, guaranteeing secure storage, transportation, and timely distribution.
He also ordered vigilant monitoring of suspicious individuals and strong actions to deter impersonation attempts by proxy candidates.
Mandates were issued for mandatory videography at all centers and the assignment of senior officials to closely oversee the activities of flying squads.
Further, he directed that all cyber cafes and e-Mitra centers within a 100-meter radius of examination venues remain shut during this period. A complete prohibition on electronic devices will be strictly enforced. Additionally, multi-layered verification processes—incorporating QR code-enabled admit cards, photo identification, and video recording—are to be rolled out to ensure precise candidate identification.
During the meeting, Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma characterized the examination as highly sensitive, stressing the need for meticulous planning and careful selection of supervisory personnel.
Hemant Priyadarshini, a Member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), described the examination as vital for the state, emphasizing the necessity for 100 percent compliance while learning from past experiences and strictly adhering to a zero-tolerance policy.
Ramniwas Mehta, Secretary of RPSC, confirmed that the examination would be conducted at 1,174 centers across 41 cities, with approximately 7.70 lakh candidates expected to participate.
The meeting included senior officials such as the Director General of Police (SOG & ATS), Director General of Police (Law & Order), Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, Police Commissioners from Jaipur and Jodhpur, Superintendents of Police, and District Education Officers, among others.