Reports of cheating and system hacking during the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam in Dhanbad have sparked widespread anger among aspirants. Many have taken to social media demanding answers, with several asking questions whether the exam could be cancelled due to allegations of malpractices related to the highly competitive exam. As per local media reports, Jharkhand Police have arrested a candidate, detained three employees of the exam-conducting company, and taken the centre manager into custody for questioning. On social media, candidates who have been preparing for years are now questioning the credibility of the recruitment process, demanding accountability from authorities and warning that their future cannot be put at risk due to organised exam scams.

How the SSC exam cheating racket was exposed

The malpractice came to light on 26 September at an exam centre in Dhanbad. During the exam, invigilator noticed that a candidate from Patna was holding only the mouse while answers were being marked automatically on his screen. Police confirmed that the candidate was immediately apprehended and questioned.

SSC CGL Exam: Police investigation and arrests

As per reports, the candidate failed to provide any explanation at the centre and later admitted during interrogation that he was receiving instructions through WhatsApp. Police have seized his mobile phone and registered case number. The FIR names candidates from Bihar, an exam centre, and a Howrah resident. Some unidentified persons have also been named as accused.

Company staff and manager under probe

Three employees of an exam centre in Kolkata have also been detained for questioning. The venue manager, a retired Army jawan, was also taken into custody. Police said the gang had managed to link the official exam server to their own system, allowing answers to be marked remotely through wireless technology.

During interrogation, the candidate has revealed that his friend had asked him to sit for the exam and demanded ₹50,000. “They had demanded ₹50,000 and said more money had to be paid after the exam. Once the job is secured, the remaining amount will be given,” he told police. He further said Robson Rahman instructed him at the centre to “just keep moving the mouse so that nobody suspects.”

SSC CGL Exam to be cancelled?

With new shocking developments emerging, aspirants are now speculating whether the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam could be cancelled. Authorities said four people are already in custody and more arrests are likely as the investigation progresses. Following the revelations, aspirants across the country have expressed their anger on social media. Many candidates have questioned the fairness of the recruitment process and demanded strict action against those responsible. Some posts are calling for a complete cancellation of the exam, while others are pressing for immediate clarification from authorities.