Haryana Chief Secretary Oversees Comprehensive Preparations for Major Examinations
In a significant administrative review, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday conducted an extensive assessment of the logistical and security arrangements for the upcoming Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) and Allied Services Preliminary Examination-2025. This crucial examination is scheduled to take place on April 26, 2025, and will see massive participation from aspiring civil servants across the state.
Examination Schedule and Candidate Participation
The HPSC Preliminary Examination will be conducted in two distinct sessions to accommodate the comprehensive testing requirements. The General Studies paper will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, followed by the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the same day. An impressive total of 93,696 registered candidates are expected to appear for this examination, highlighting the competitive nature of Haryana's civil services recruitment process.
Examination Centres Across Eight Districts
The examination will be administered across 337 carefully designated centres distributed throughout eight districts of Haryana. The district-wise breakdown of examination centres includes:
- Faridabad: 80 centres
- Gurugram: 56 centres
- Panchkula: 43 centres
- Ambala: 31 centres
- Karnal: 48 centres
- Kurukshetra: 37 centresYamunanagar: 23 centres
- Panipat: 19 centres
This widespread distribution ensures accessibility for candidates from various regions while maintaining administrative efficiency.
Stringent Security and Administrative Directives
During the comprehensive review meeting, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued specific directives to deputy commissioners of all eight districts involved in the examination process. The instructions emphasized the implementation of foolproof arrangements to guarantee the integrity and smooth conduct of the examination.
Key security measures mandated include:
- Uninterrupted power supply at all examination centres and strong rooms
- Deployment of duty magistrates to oversee examination proceedings
- Implementation of Section 144 around strong rooms and examination centres to prevent unauthorized gatherings
- Standby ambulances at district headquarters to address potential medical emergencies
Specialized Oversight and Modern Security Protocols
To ensure meticulous supervision, nodal officers from both the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Haryana Civil Service (HCS) cadres have been appointed in each district. These officers will be responsible for critical functions including strong room management, secure distribution of question papers, and post-examination dispatch of materials to the Haryana Public Service Commission headquarters in Panchkula.
The examination will incorporate advanced security technologies and protocols to maintain fairness and transparency:
- Comprehensive CCTV surveillance at all examination centres
- Thorough frisking of candidates to prevent malpractice
- Aadhaar-based biometric authentication for candidate verification
- Adequate police deployment at strong rooms beginning April 24
- Systematic checks at hotels, coaching centres, and photocopy shops in examination areas
- Verification of private agency staff deployed for examination duty
Parallel Preparations for NEET Examination
In addition to the HPSC Preliminary Examination, Chief Secretary Rastogi also reviewed preparations for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled for May 3, 2025. He directed deputy commissioners to implement equally stringent arrangements for this national-level medical entrance examination, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistent standards across all major testing events.
The chief secretary stressed that all preparatory measures must be completed well in advance to ensure the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of both examinations. This proactive approach reflects the Haryana administration's commitment to maintaining the integrity of competitive examination processes while providing optimal conditions for candidates.
