Assam Irrigation Department’s Exam Paper Leaked on Social Media

Guwahati, February 2, 2020:

Assam Irrigation department’s paper leak has been reported from one or two examination centres in the state.

The Irrigation department had conducted the examination for 397 posts of Section Assistant on February 1 across the state. The exams were conducted smoothly, however, the question paper was reportedly leaked through mobile phones.

According to reports, the question papers, along with the OMR sheet, went viral on social media sites like Facebook and WhatsApp.

It may be mentioned here that mobile phones are not allowed inside the examination halls. The candidates are also notified of strict measures if phones are used during the exams. However, the reports of Irrigation department’s paper leak have raised questions on the authorities.

Earlier also, there has been reports of question paper leakage of important examinations in the state.

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