KPSC comes up with reforms to ensure transparency in future exams
Key reforms to be implemented include changing format of OMR sheets, uploading answer sheets to the website for public access and so on
The Karnataka State Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing transparency in upcoming examinations. The recommendations come in response to allegations of irregularities in recruitment processes, following an order from the Karnataka High Court for a court-monitored investigation.
Key changes include discontinuing the document verification stage, which currently consumes 3-4 months. Instead, documents will only be verified when necessary, with all necessary paperwork submitted along with applications and not accepted for reattachment. Once an application is submitted, new attachments are no longer permitted.
The commission plans to upload Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets to its website the day after each examination concludes, making them accessible to the public. This step was inspired by allegations of OMR sheet tampering, where candidates allegedly left the answer circles blank and had them filled in later. To combat this, a fifth option has been added to the OMR sheet, mandating candidates to select it if they are unsure of an answer.
The KPSC has also resolved to disclose candidates' marks alongside their registration numbers, names, and categories. The Gazetted Probationary (KAS) examination and recruitment process will now be completed within 11 months. Furthermore, a three-member committee will oversee the transportation of question papers, implement a facial recognition system at examination centers, and raise candidate awareness about these new measures.
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