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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Jayanth R.

KEA proposes reforms in recruitment exams

After getting the Cabinet nod for the Karnataka Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Corruption and Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill-2023, which recommends steps to be taken at the government level to conduct competitive examinations for recruitment to various government departments, corporations and boards in a transparent and fair manner, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has submitted a proposal to the government with its recommendations.

The KEA has made a total of five recommendations, including a change in the version of the question paper and two-phase examinations.

During the competitive examination conducted by the KEA on October 28, for recruitment to vacant posts in various corporations and boards, some candidates in a few examination centres of Kalaburagi had tried to cheat using Bluetooth devices. However, the accused were arrested and the case is being investigated.

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