Guwahati, Oct 27: Mobile internet services in Assam will be suspended on October 27 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM for the Class IV government recruitment examination, affecting over 1.3 million candidates across 2,292 centres.
This decision, confirmed by Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Tewari, aims to prevent misuse of technology during the exam. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has noted that this approach is being emulated by other states, highlighting its perceived effectiveness in maintaining exam integrity.
The suspension of mobile internet, including WiFi and mobile data services, is enacted under Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act. Tewari stated that the measure is essential to prevent anti-social elements from disrupting the examination process through rumour-mongering via social media.
The Assam State School Education Board anticipates a significant turnout, with 827,130 candidates scheduled for the first shift (HSLC level posts) and 552,002 for the second shift (Class VIII level posts), taking place across 28 districts. To facilitate candidates, the Northeast Frontier Railway will operate special trains on that day.
