The Staff Selection Commission has issued a strong warning against the discussion, analysis, or dissemination of SSC examination question papers or its contents.
In an official notice, the SSC said that certain individuals discuss, analyse or circulate the contents of question papers of ongoing examinations or those already held by the commission on social media.
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The commission underlined that all such activities are strictly prohibited under the provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The provisions under the PEA Act 2024 include:
- Section 3 – Unfair Means: Prohibition of leakage, disclosure, access, possession, or dissemination of question papers, answer keys, or any part without authority.
- Section 9 – Nature of Offences: All offences under the Act are cognisable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.
- Section 10 – Penalties
(a) For individuals: Imprisonment of 3 to 5 years and fine up to ₹10 lakh.
(b) For service providers/institutions: Fine up to ₹1 crore, disqualification from future examinations, and recovery of costs.
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SSC warned all content creators, social media platforms, and individuals are not to indulge in the activities mentioned above as any violation will invite strict penal action under the provisions of the PEA Act, 2024, in addition to other applicable laws.
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It further urged all candidates and stakeholders to cooperate in maintaining the sanctity of examinations and refrain from engaging with or promoting prohibited content.