KPSC preliminary exam held under tight security

Candidates waiting to appear for the KPSC Gazetted Probationers examination outside a centre in Mysuru on Sunday.

The preliminary examination for recruitment to the posts of Gazetted Probationers, conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), was held under tight security at various centres in Mysuru district on Sunday.

As many as 14,874 candidates had registered for the competitive examination. Several candidates had remained absent.

The examination was conducted at 32 centres, with police personnel deployed to ensure its smooth and orderly conduct.

Maharaja’s College PU College and Teresian College were among the institutions in the city where the examination was held.

Candidates were thoroughly frisked and their identities verified before being allowed into the examination halls. They were also instructed to leave their personal belongings outside the centres. Special arrangements were made for visually challenged candidates who appeared for the examination.

Security personnel checked candidates for electronic gadgets and other prohibited items to prevent malpractice.

The examination was conducted in two sessions, from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Prohibitory orders were imposed within a 200-metre radius of all examination centres as part of the security measures.