GPSC switches off HD CCTV cameras at 518 centres ‘to avoid paper leak’
Updated: Dec 23rd, 2024
To curb irregularities during the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) examination, high-definition CCTV cameras were switched off during an exam at over 518 centres on Sunday.
The exam was conducted for the State Tax Inspector (Class-3) position by the GPSC from 11 am to 1 pm on Sunday for 300 vacancies across 754 centres. This was a preliminary exam carrying 200 marks.
As many as 518 centres had HD CCTV cameras, which were switched off as precautionary measure.
The GPSC chairman argued that while regular CCTV cameras only show the faces of candidates and staff and the activities in the classroom, high-definition cameras can also capture the question paper.
The centres were informed about the cameras a day prior to the examination and extra supervisors were alloted at all these centres.
The authorities claimed that the move would stop 'paper leak' as everyone including clerks could see question papers clearly from the HD CCTV cameras.
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