News for '-staff-selection-commission'

'Age Shouldn't Be A Factor When You Want To Realise A Dream'

'Age Shouldn't Be A Factor When You Want To Realise A Dream'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I was embarrassed that I was learning a martial art form at 55. I thought what will people say? I kept it a secret even from my husband.'

Rs 1.2 Lakh Scholarship For Entrance Exam Coaching

Rs 1.2 Lakh Scholarship For Entrance Exam Coaching

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Students from de-notified tribes, nomadic tribes and semi-nomadic tribes will receive coaching fees of up to 1,20,000 and additional benefits for preparing for entrance examinations such as JEE, NEET, CLAT and the NDA.

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Shah, while releasing the saffron party's manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, announced that a Displacement Commission would be formed to ensure rehabilitation of people displaced by industries and mines in the state.

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

Centre notifies new law amid paper leak row

Centre notifies new law amid paper leak row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The notification of the Act comes just a day after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was asked when the legislation would be implemented. The minister had said the law ministry was framing the rules.

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Centre on Monday made public the rules under the recently-notified anti-paper leak law, mandating the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to prepare norms, standards and guidelines for the computer-based tests among others.

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

At present, there is no specific substantive law to deal with unfair means adopted or offences committed by various entities involved in the conduct of public examinations by the central government and its agencies.

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday produced WhatsApp chat records between former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and a close associate where information related to transfer and posting of state government officials involving 'huge amount of money' is alleged to have been discussed.

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.

In-house hiring test only in Hindi-English, never in regional languages: CRPF

In-house hiring test only in Hindi-English, never in regional languages: CRPF

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The force "never faced any problem with regard to participation of candidates due to language problems," the spokesperson said.

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

In addition to Hindi and English, the question paper will be set in 13 regional languages -- Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipuri and Konkani.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

I-T dept warns against fraudulent job offers

I-T dept warns against fraudulent job offers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Cautioning public against falling prey to fraudulent job offers, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday said aspirants should only consider offers or advertisements on official websites of SSC or the department. "Income Tax Department cautions the public not to fall prey to fraudulent persons misleading job-aspirants by issuing fake appointment letters for joining the Department," the I-T department tweeted.

Time to rethink civil services recruitment process: Parl panel

Time to rethink civil services recruitment process: Parl panel

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

It is high time to rethink the entire recruitment process for the civil services, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice opined in its latest report.

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The government has given "in-principle approval" for 10 per cent reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces like the Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force for 'Agniveers' after their service in the military, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Army cancels nationwide recruitment exam after paper leaked

Army cancels nationwide recruitment exam after paper leaked

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The Army has cancelled an examination for pan-India recruitment of general duty personnel after paper was found to have been leaked, officials said on Sunday.

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The cabinet also agreed to the proposal to remove the governor from the post of the 'visitor' of private universities and give it to the state's education minister instead.

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 91-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 91-lakh mark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The national recovery rate was recorded 93.68 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.46 per cent.

SSC: 25 lakh applicants likely for 20,000 jobs

SSC: 25 lakh applicants likely for 20,000 jobs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The Staff Selection Commission has planned a three-tier selection process based on a single application for nearly 30 posts, where separate examinations used to be conducted till now.

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Modernisation of Madrasas is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan that he laid out in run-up to Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

No disclosure of answer sheets under RTI

No disclosure of answer sheets under RTI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The bench headed by Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah was hearing RTI appeals against five public authorities, seeking disclosure of answer sheets of different examinations.

Comined Matric Level Examination details

Comined Matric Level Examination details

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Staff Selection Commission will hold on Sunday, March 30, 2008, Combined Matric Level (Preliminary) Examination, 2008.

Live Chat: How to get a Central Government job

Live Chat: How to get a Central Government job

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Amit Chaudhary from Sarkari Jobs will answer your queries on how to crack the SSC Combined Graduate Level exam.

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The SC said it appeared that the entire test and the system was tainted.

How to prepare for SSC CGL exam 2016

How to prepare for SSC CGL exam 2016

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Lakhs of students appear for it every year. How are you preparing for it?

Want a Central government job?

Want a Central government job?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Here are some tips to help you crack the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination.

After BSSC exam leak, another exam racket comes to light in Bihar

After BSSC exam leak, another exam racket comes to light in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Close on the heels of paper leak in Bihar State Staff Selection Commission test for clerks, a TV sting on Friday exposed a purported shady deal in the ongoing recruitment of fourth grade employees in civil courts across Bihar.

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The National Recruitment Agency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters, the PM said.

FCI on a hiring spree, to recruit 7,000

FCI on a hiring spree, to recruit 7,000

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Wants to gear up for implementation of the proposed Food Security Act.

Paper leak scam: BSSC chairman Sudhir Kumar arrested

Paper leak scam: BSSC chairman Sudhir Kumar arrested

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Kumar has been arrested from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, a senior police source said, adding of the four others arrested along with Kumar, two are his nephews.

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Ajay Bahadur Singh could not become a doctor because of family and financial constraints. He now helps financially challenged students from Bhubaneshwar become doctors.

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Incidents like these are a wake-up call, says School Education Secretary Anil Swarup. 'Today, if a particular problem has been found, technology allows solutions to address it,' he says, suggesting alternatives such as printing and distribution of encrypted question papers on the day of the exam. Swarup wants electronic tracking to keep tab on who has access to and can, therefore, leak papers.

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday refused to vacate the stay granted by it last month on Haryana government's decision to grant reservation to Jats.

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

From banking to teaching, the list covers all.

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".