G.T. EXAM: FINALLY HELD

Written Examination for the post of Graduate Teachers (Arts, Science, Math) which was to be conducted by Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) was held on 26th February 2011 after a much long controversy over the past month. One may note that the exam for same was to be held on 15, 16, 17 & 18 of February and the Admit Card for the same was to be issued from 3rd to 12th February. But in the mean time SPSC came up with the notification that only those candidates attaining 45% and above will be allowed to sit for the examination and the same was not mentioned during the time of advertisement. Around 3,000 candidates applied for the post of 298 Graduate Teachers. This statement by SPSC heated the situation and various Associations, Organizations and Individuals protested against the decision of SPSC, which led exam to halt. After facing criticisms after criticisms on its improper functioning, SPSC relaxed the percentage (%) criteria upto 40%.

Strict guidelines were given by SPSC to the invigilators at all the centre for smooth functioning of the examination. “At least even after controversies, G.T. exam is held peacefully and fairly, and was not like that of RS & ARS, for which we are satisfied”, says one candidate. “But still for 2nd day of exam, we have to appear at two different venues. 1st paper which starts from 10 in the morning is to take place at Sikkim Government College, Tadong and 2nd paper starting from 2: 00 P.M. has been kept at Modern School, Tathangchen. Within this two hours break we have to rush from one venue to another. What if some problem arises, like traffic and we are not able to reach our centre on time? “ complains one candidate.

Though the exams has been conducted successfully, people are waiting how soon the results will be declared and qualified candidates will be posted to different schools where there is lack of teachers as the session 2011 has already started.



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