Over 11,000 candidates take JBT written test
TNN | Jan 28, 2019, 10:24 IST
Candidates head out of a centre in Sector 19 after giving the JBT exam on Sunday.CHANDIGARH: More than 11,400 candidates appeared in the written test for the recruitment of Junior Basic Teachers (JBTs) under Samagra Shiksha here on Sunday. As per the information, approximately 53% candidates took the test. A total of 21,578 candidates had applied for the posts.
The exam started at 10.30am and ended at 1pm at 43 examination centres in schools and colleges where jammers were installed in every class at all the centres.
The answer key will be uploaded on January 29 on www.recruit.nitttrchd.ac.inThe candidates who had given the controversial JBT exam in 2015 said that this year’s security arrangements were much better. After thorough frisking, the candidates were allowed to enter at 9am. Even pens were provided in the exam hall.
Though the overall exam was said to be of moderate difficulty, some candidates felt that the mathematics and science sections were tough. Sarita Dahiya of Sonipat said, “I found science to be a bit tough. Plus, there were too many questions from maths.” Manoj Kumar of Bhiwani, said, “It was a moderate paper, but more difficult that the one in 2015.”
The complete work related to the recruitment of JBTs was assigned to NITTTR, Sector 26, Chandigarh, while the examination centres were provided by the UT education department and examination material and invigilators were arranged by NITTTR. A total of 15 IAS/PCS/HCS officers of the Chandigarh Administration were deputed as special observers at various test centres.
Around 250 personnel were deputed to undertake the frisking process to ensure fair conduct of exam.
Confidential examination material (question booklets and answer sheets) were shifted by a team of NITTTR consisting of observer, supervisor, police personnel and videographer to all the examination centres.
The entire process including opening of sealed packet of question booklet, identification of students, sealing of unused question booklets and used answer sheets was filmed.
No case of malpractice (impersonation/copying etc.) or any irregularity was reported by the observers of the UT administration, officials stated.
The exam started at 10.30am and ended at 1pm at 43 examination centres in schools and colleges where jammers were installed in every class at all the centres.
The answer key will be uploaded on January 29 on www.recruit.nitttrchd.ac.inThe candidates who had given the controversial JBT exam in 2015 said that this year’s security arrangements were much better. After thorough frisking, the candidates were allowed to enter at 9am. Even pens were provided in the exam hall.
Though the overall exam was said to be of moderate difficulty, some candidates felt that the mathematics and science sections were tough. Sarita Dahiya of Sonipat said, “I found science to be a bit tough. Plus, there were too many questions from maths.” Manoj Kumar of Bhiwani, said, “It was a moderate paper, but more difficult that the one in 2015.”
The complete work related to the recruitment of JBTs was assigned to NITTTR, Sector 26, Chandigarh, while the examination centres were provided by the UT education department and examination material and invigilators were arranged by NITTTR. A total of 15 IAS/PCS/HCS officers of the Chandigarh Administration were deputed as special observers at various test centres.
Around 250 personnel were deputed to undertake the frisking process to ensure fair conduct of exam.
Confidential examination material (question booklets and answer sheets) were shifted by a team of NITTTR consisting of observer, supervisor, police personnel and videographer to all the examination centres.
The entire process including opening of sealed packet of question booklet, identification of students, sealing of unused question booklets and used answer sheets was filmed.
No case of malpractice (impersonation/copying etc.) or any irregularity was reported by the observers of the UT administration, officials stated.
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