BPSC 70th Exam Protest: Candidates and student organisations are protesting in Patna, demanding the cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination and action over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process. On Tuesday, August 25, protesters marched from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan and broke through police barricades during the demonstration.
The ongoing agitation is not limited to the 70th BPSC examination. Candidates are also raising several demands related to TRE-4, recruitment transparency, negative marking, employment opportunities and other competitive examinations in Bihar.
Why Are Candidates Protesting Against the 70th BPSC Exam?
Candidates are demanding that the 70th BPSC examination be cancelled and conducted afresh. Protesters have alleged irregularities in the examination and have raised concerns over the fairness and transparency of the recruitment process.
According to reports, candidates want the matter investigated and those responsible for any wrongdoing to face action. The protesters argue that a fresh examination should be conducted in a transparent and fair manner so that all candidates get an equal opportunity.
The demand has remained a major point of the ongoing protest in Patna.
What Are the Main Demands of BPSC Candidates?
1. Cancellation of 70th BPSC Exam
The primary demand is the cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination and its fresh conduct.
Candidates want the examination to be held again under a transparent system, citing alleged irregularities and concerns about the credibility of the examination process.
2. Fair Re-Examination
Candidates are seeking a fair and transparent re-examination. They want the authorities to ensure that all candidates receive equal treatment and that measures are taken to prevent any malpractice.
3. Action Over Alleged Irregularities
Protesters are also demanding an investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and strict action against those found responsible.
Their broader concern is that repeated allegations surrounding competitive examinations are affecting students preparing for government jobs.
4. TRE-4 Should Be a Single-Stage Examination
Another major demand relates to the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4).
Candidates and teacher aspirants have opposed the proposed two-stage/two-phase examination system and are demanding a single-stage examination. They have also raised concerns about the examination process for other recruitments.
5. Remove Negative Marking in TRE-4
Protesters are also demanding that negative marking be removed from TRE-4. They argue that the recruitment examination should provide candidates a fair opportunity to attempt questions without losing marks for incorrect answers.
6. Transparency in Government Recruitment
The students are demanding greater transparency in recruitment examinations conducted by BPSC and other state recruitment bodies.
They want clear examination schedules, proper investigation of alleged irregularities and timely recruitment so that candidates do not have to face prolonged uncertainty.
Other Demands Raised by Students
The ongoing student agitation has brought together candidates preparing for different government recruitments. According to reports, some of the other demands include:
- Recruitment calendar for government examinations
- Action against candidates allegedly selected through unfair means
- Filling vacant posts, including librarian vacancies
- Changes in certain BSSC recruitment rules
- Age relaxation in applicable recruitments
- Greater transparency in examination and result processes
- Concerns regarding other recruitment examinations, including the Sub-Inspector examination
However, the demands can vary among different student groups participating in the wider Patna agitation.
What Happened During Tuesday’s Protest?
On August 25, students marched from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan. Police had deployed barricades along the route, but protesters broke through some barricades as they attempted to proceed towards the restricted area.
The protest has increased pressure on the administration to engage with the candidates. Police and senior officials have also held talks with protesters, with officials indicating that discussions had taken place regarding some of their demands.
Why Is the Protest Important?
The agitation reflects wider concerns among Bihar’s government-job aspirants about exam transparency, recruitment delays, paper-leak allegations and the conduct of competitive examinations.
For thousands of candidates, government recruitment exams are a major career opportunity. Therefore, candidates are demanding that examinations should be conducted in a manner that ensures fairness, transparency and equal opportunity.
The immediate focus, however, remains the demand for cancellation and fresh conduct of the 70th BPSC examination.
Conclusion
The BPSC 70th Exam protest in Patna has intensified as candidates continue to demand the cancellation and re-conduct of the examination. Along with this, protesters are seeking action over alleged irregularities, greater transparency in recruitment and changes in the proposed TRE-4 examination system.
The candidates’ demands also include single-stage TRE-4, removal of negative marking and action against those allegedly involved in unfair recruitment practices.
As the agitation continues, candidates will be watching for the government’s response and any official decision regarding the 70th BPSC examination and the other recruitment-related demands.