SSC Mismanagement Protest sparks nationwide outrage over technical glitches, exam cancellations

New Delhi, Aug.01,2025: Candidates reported being sent to remote centres—sometimes nearly 500 km away—only to find that their exams had been cancelled

SSC Mismanagement Protest ignites at Jantar Mantar

SSC Mismanagement Protest dominated headlines as thousands of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) aspirants and educators gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and CGO Complex, demanding accountability over alleged mismanagement in SSC Selection‑Post Phase 13 exams held between July 24 and August 1, 2025.

Popular teachers like “Neetu mam” joined the demonstration. The hashtag SSCMisManagement has trended nationwide on social media platforms.

What is SSC and How Does It Conduct Exams

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), established by the Government of India in 1975, is responsible for recruiting candidates into various central government posts across Group B (gazetted/non‑gazetted) and Group C positions.

Until 2010, SSC oversaw only Group B (non‑gazetted) and Group C roles, but it now includes technical Group B posts such as Assistant Accounts Officers. Traditionally, TCS managed SSC exams but for Phase 13, the contract was awarded to Eduquity Career Technologies, a move criticized by students and teachers.

Major Allegations Behind the SSC Mismanagement Protest

Abrupt Exam Cancellations

Candidates reported being sent to remote centres—sometimes nearly 500 km away—only to find that their exams had been cancelled at the last minute.

Technical Failures & Equipment Malfunctions

Numerous reports highlighted server crashes, frozen systems, non‑functional mice, login failures, auto‑submissions, and power cuts, disrupting the examination itself.

Poor Infrastructure & Irrational Exam Conditions

Some students complained about inadequate infrastructure—thin pens and paper sheets, old computers, loud music in the vicinity, and exam halls lacking water, toilets or adequate ventilation.

Misconduct & Security Overreach

Reports showed invigilators or private guards (bouncers) intimidating students who raised queries. Aspirants alleged being manhandled during peaceful protests and even faced police batons near SSC offices and protest sites.

Vendor Controversy

Protesters blamed SSC for awarding contract to Eduquity, which has a checkered past, including allegations of links to the Vyapam scandal. They urged SSC to revoke its contract and revert to more trusted vendors like.

Protests Escalate: Jantar Mantar & CGO Complex Action

On July 31 and August 1, aspirants and educators gathered in Delhi under the “Delhi Chalo” banner. Demonstrations were peaceful until police intervened with a lathi‑charge, and some protestors, including female students and well‑known teachers like Neetu Singh, were detained and transported away forcibly for hours.

Videos of student protests, baton charges, and rough handling went viral, further fueling public discontent and online activism under hashtags such as #SSC_System_Sudharo and #JusticeForAspirants.

Social Media & Political Support for Aspirants

Social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), have become the staging ground for protest coverage. Hashtags #SSCMisManagement, #SSC_System_Sudharo, and #SSCVendorFailure are trending as aspirants share firsthand experiences of loss, delays, stress, and transport costs incurred.

The student wing of Congress, NSUI, has publicly condemned the alleged lathi‑charge. NSUI President Varun Choudhary called the crackdown “an attempt to silence youth demanding justice”, and announced plans for nationwide demonstrations if the government does not act.

What Aspirants Are Demanding

Protesters are united in calling for:

• Immediate cancellation of Eduquity’s contract
• Independent investigation into SSC’s administrative decisions and vendor selection
• Transparent grievance redressal mechanisms
• Assurance of fair exam conduct and accurate results
• Adequate infrastructure and technical preparedness for upcoming SSC‑CGL exams starting August 13, 2025, which will involve over 3 million candidates.

Aspirants argue that if SSC failed to manage 3 lakh candidates for Phase 13—over 55,000 complaints were logged—it raises serious doubts about its capability to handle the larger CGL exam cycle starting August 13.

Looking Ahead: SSC‑CGL 2025 and Reform Stakes

With SSC‑CGL 2025 scheduled to commence on August 13, the stakes could not be higher. Aspirants demand that the government intervene before another large‑scale exam debacle unfolds. They seek a credible vendor, improved infrastructure, transparent admissions, and a clear escalation path for grievances.

Even Delhi High Court earlier this year gave SSC four weeks to respond to legal petitions over CGLE 2024 answer key discrepancies—indicating rising judicial scrutiny over SSC practices.

The SSC Mismanagement Protest highlights systemic issues—technical failures, misuse of remote centres, contract controversies, and police crackdowns—that have mobilised students and educators into a nationwide movement. With the high‑scale SSC‑CGL exam looming, their demands center on transparency, accountability, and structural reform. Only swift government action and vendor reform can restore confidence in India’s largest recruitment process.