Elobrate arrangements for APPSC Group-2 Main Examination to be held on 23rd

• 92,250 candidates to appear for the examination in 175 centres

• Paper-1 from 10 am to 12.30 pm, Paper-2 from 3 pm to 5.30 pm

• Prohibitions under Section 144 within 100 meters of the examination centres on the examination day

• Strict action will be taken if rumours are broadcast or circulated on social media

Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand

Amravati, 20th February (prajaamaravati): Strict arrangements are being made for the APPSC Group-2 Main Written Examination to be held on 23rd of this month, said Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand.He reviewed with the officials along with the Chairman APPSC A. Anuradha in AP Secretariat today.Speaking on this occasion, he directed the Collectors and SPs to make tight security and other arrangements at all the examination centers to ensure that no untoward incident occurs anywhere during the conduct of the examinations. He said that these examinations will be conducted at 175 examination centers in 13 old district head quarters. He clarified that guidelines have already been sent to the districts on the steps to be taken regarding the conduct of the examinations and they should be followed completely. He said that 92,250 candidates will appear for these examinations and directed the Collectors and SPs to make security arrangements at the examination centers so that the examinations can be conducted smoothly.

Especially regarding the conduct of the exams, CS Vijayanand has made it clear to the Collectors and SPs that if anyone spreads or circulates rumors or fake news anywhere on social media, they should immediately investigate and take strict action against such people. At the same time, he has advised the candidates and their parents not to worry even if anyone spreads fake news or clarifies the rumors. He said that all strict arrangements have already been made to ensure that the exams are conducted smoothly and properly. CS Vijayanand has instructed the Collectors, SPs and APPSC officials to make more strict arrangements in the areas identified as sensitive exam centers.

Earlier, APPSC Chairman A. Anuradha spoke about the arrangements for the Group-2 Main Examination and said that these examinations will be conducted in 175 examination centers in the old 13 district centers. She clarified that the Paper-1 written examination will be held from 10 am to 12.30 pm on the 23rd. Candidates should reach the respective examination centers by 9.30 am. The gates of the examination centers will be closed at 9.45 am and no one who comes late will be allowed to enter. Similarly, the Paper-2 examination will be held from 3 pm to 5.30 pm. Candidates should reach the respective examination centers by 2.30 pm. The gates of the examination centers will be closed at 2.45 pm and no candidate will be allowed to enter after that under any circumstances. She clarified that the conduct of the examinations A booklet with detailed instructions has been sent to all examination centres and all liaison officers, chief superintendents and invigilators have been asked to strictly follow the instructions and ensure that the examinations are conducted smoothly.

Chairman Anuradha clarified that candidates should not believe any such rumours on social media regarding the Group-2 Main exams that the exams will be postponed or other such misinformation is being spread. She advised the Collectors and SPs to make adequate arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents during the exams. She also said that restrictions under Section 144 should be imposed within 100 meters of the exam centers. Similarly, all Xerox and Net centers near the exam centers should be closed during the exams. She said that mobile phones, electronic watches and other devices should not be allowed into the exam hall under any circumstances. Chairman Anuradha also advised the Collectors to take steps to set up CCTV coverage in the exam centers as required.

Principal Secretary GAD Mukesh Kumar Meena said that if fake news is circulated anywhere on social media or other media during the exams, collectors should immediately respond, investigate and take appropriate action. In addition to responding and countering such news, legal action should be taken against those who spread false or fake news.

The meeting was attended by State Education Secretary K. Shashidhar, Department Commissioner Kritika Shukla, Information Director Himanshu Shukla, APPSC Secretary IN Murthy and other officials, while district collectors, SPs, CPs and officials of other departments participated virtually.