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Patna, Dec 6 (VOICE) Hundreds of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Combined Preliminary Examination candidates took to the streets of Patna on Friday, protesting against concerns over the possible implementation of the normalisation process in the upcoming tests. However, Secretary of the BPSC, clarified that the commission has not announced any plan for normalisation.Supported by student leaders, the candidates demanded that the exam be conducted without normalisation, as has traditionally been the case. Protesters argue that normalisation is unnecessary, especially when the exam is being conducted in one shift across all centres. The demand is for the exam process to remain as it has been in the past, ensuring uniformity and fairness without additional calculations. Since a single set of questions is being used, candidates believe normalisation -- a method often applied to adjust for variations in difficulty across multiple shifts -- is irrelevant. Meanwhile, Satya Prakash Sharma, Secretary of BPSC, clarified that the commission has not announced any plan for normalisation. "If normalisation were to be applied, the commission would have mentioned it explicitly in the notification or issued a separate notice," Sharma said. He dismissed the protests as baseless, stating: "Why should the commission clarify regarding the misleading talks about normalisation? Those protesting are not serious candidates but individuals who do not focus on their studies." He emphasised that only one per cent of candidates typically pass, and those genuinely preparing for the exam are not involved in such demonstrations. The preliminary examination for the 70th combined BPSC examination is scheduled on December 13, 2024, in a single shift across 925 centres across Bihar and around 4.80 lakh candidates are appearing in the examination. The admit card was released on the commission's website on Friday. The protests highlight a broader concern among candidates about transparency and fairness in recruitment processes. While the commission has dismissed rumours about normalisation, the candidates are seeking official assurance to avoid any last-minute surprises that could affect their prospects. This growing unrest underscores the importance of clear communication between examining bodies and aspirants to ensure trust in competitive examination systems.
Patna: In a major policy shift ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, the state government has implemented a domicile-based reservation system in government jobs, with the 35 per cent quota for women. This means only women who are native to Bihar or those who hold valid domicile certificates will be eligible to claim this quota. Women from other states, who were eligible earlier for the reservation, will now be placed under the general category and will not be given the same reservation. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday in Patna, chaired by Chief Minister Nitis ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh inci ...Read More >
Layoffs have swept through the tech industry, with Oracle recently cutting around 30,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring exercise. As many laid-off employees shared their experiences, one post stood out for its calm and practical approach. A former Oracle employee, who had worked in the tech industry for 14 years, faced sudden unemployment but chose to return to his hometown of Bhubaneswar rather than panic. Nayak Satya, who shared the story on X (formerly Twitter), described how ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 13 (VOICE) The Bihar Public Service Commission 70th Preliminary Combined Examination will be conducted at 912 centres in the state on Friday.With these examinations, 2,031 posts in various government departments will be filled. A total of 4.80 lakh candidates have applied for the examinations, scheduled to start at noon and end at 2.00 p.m. The commission has issued guidelines for the candidates appearing for the examinations. The guidelines are: "Candidates are asked to bring two printed copies of their admit card, of which, the invigilator will keep one, proof of original ID is ...Read More >
Bihar Teacher Vacancies: The Bihar government is all set to start the fourth phase of the Teachers' Recruitment Examination, also called TRE-4. This new recruitment drive will help fill more than 1.2 lakh teacher vacancies in schools across the state. The posts include Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary levels. The recruitment will take place under the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), just like the earlier phases. WBJEE 2025 Result LIVE: Check How to Download Rank Card, Merit List & Counselling Details Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked the Education Department to get ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 71st Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination (CCE PT) conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) was successfully held across the state on Saturday in a peaceful and fair manner. The examination, which serves as the first stage for recruitment to administrative services, saw participation from lakhs of candidates. According to official data, a total of 4.71 lakh candidates had applied for the exam. Out of these, 3.57 lakh candidates downloaded their admit cards, reflecting a strong intent to appear. However, actual attendance stood at aro ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure initiated by several I-League clubs before the AIFF Disciplinary Committee, the AIFF Appeal Committee ...Read More >
Patna: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to restrict the 35% reservation in govt jobs for women to those who are permanent residents of Bihar. This move means that women from other states will no longer be eligible for this quota, which was introduced as part of the state's efforts to empower Bihar's women. The decision was taken amid demands for the implementation of a domicile policy in govt jobs in the state."With the clearance of this proposal, the women job aspirants from other states will now have to compete for Bihar govt posts under the general category," said additional ...Read More >