The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) cancelled the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam held on 12 September 2025 at several centres across India, including Jammu, Delhi, Gurugram, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, due to technical glitches and administrative mismanagement.

Candidates faced disruptions such as delayed exam starts, withheld admit cards, seat shortages, and mismanagement at centres like Kanpur and Gurugram. SSC has announced rescheduled exam dates from 24 to 26 September 2025 for affected candidates and promised fresh admit cards.

SSC officials attributed the cancellations to server failures and administrative lapses, while aspirants voiced anxiety and frustration expressed on social media and at exam sites.

SSC का हाल देखिए परीक्षा कैंसिल करनी है तो बस दीवार पर नोटिस चिपका दो, काम ख़त्म। फर्क किसे पड़ता है कि कोई बच्चा कितनी दूर से आया है, कितने पैसे खर्च किए हैं, या कितनी उम्मीद लेकर निकला था।

जब तैयारी ही अधूरी थी तो इतनी जल्दी क्या थी एग्ज़ाम शुरू करने की? पहले दिन ही ये हाल है,… pic.twitter.com/W0WPk79YEJ

— Aditya Ranjan 🇮🇳 (@adityaranjan108) September 12, 2025

Exam Cancellations and Official Response

The SSC issued official cancellation notices for exams at Jammu’s Digital Computer Education centre (technical reasons), Delhi’s Bharti Vidya Niketan Public School, and Gurugram’s M M Public School (administrative reasons).

Further cancellations occurred at centres in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and other locations due to similar issues. The SSC rescheduled exams for these centres between 24 and 26 September, stating fresh admit cards would be released and urging candidates to check the official portal regularly for updates.

At Gurugram’s M M Public School, frustrated candidates protested the sudden cancellation, reportedly damaging school property and prompting police intervention. In a statement, SSC Chairman Manoj Gupta confirmed the exam’s cancellation was due to technical problems with the SSC server, which disrupted exam conduct and inflamed tensions among candidates.

Police were called to restore order after some candidates prevented entry for the second shift. Despite chaos, no formal complaints were filed by school management.

Candidate Experiences and Technical Issues

Aspirants reported a chaotic exam environment at Kanpur and other centres, citing problems such as delayed start times, withheld or mismanaged admit cards, lack of available seating, and poor communication from exam authorities. Students expressed disappointment after months of preparation for over 14,000 Group B and C government posts targeted by the SSC CGL exam.

The exam consists of computer-based tests in general intelligence, awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension, typically conducted online in multiple shifts across 260 centres in 129 cities with over 28 lakh registered candidates. The repeated disruptions have undermined candidate confidence and highlighted infrastructure and administrative weaknesses.

Background of Ongoing Challenges

This incident adds to a pattern of challenges with SSC examinations in 2025. Earlier recruitment exams faced similar issues like technical glitches, biometric verification failures, and poor centre management, prompting postponements and complaints from candidates.

The transition to computer-based testing, large candidate volumes, and vendor or administrative lapses have all contributed to operational difficulties. Aspirants demand clearer guidelines, stronger oversight, improved infrastructure, and better communication to ensure fairness and smooth conduct in future.

Kanpur के एक Center का हाल देखिए !
SSC ने बच्चों का मजाक बना दिया है ! pic.twitter.com/KttHUityyT

— RaMo (@RaMoSirOfficial) September 12, 2025

The Logical Indian’s Perspective

While technological modernisation in government exams is necessary, consistent disruptions erode trust among aspirants seeking fair opportunities. The Logical Indian urges SSC and related authorities to prioritise transparent, effective engagement and invest in robust infrastructure and processes to protect candidates’ interests.

Peaceful dialogue and accountability must underpin efforts to prevent recurrence and improve the system’s reliability and credibility.

स्टूडेंट्स का आरोप,कानपुर में एसएससी एग्जाम में इसलिए बैठने नहीं दिया क्योंकि सीट ही उपलब्ध नहीं थी।
क्या सिस्टम है SSC का।और जब स्टूडेंट्स विरोध करे तो उसे देशद्रोही बता दो!
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— Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) September 12, 2025

जब टेंडर कैंसिल करके फिर नियमों को बदलकर एक कंपनी को Tender दिया जाएगा तो ऐसा होना ही है, SSC के बच्चों के साथ जो हो रहा है वो एक भ्रष्ट परीक्षा प्रणाली का उदाहरण है, इस कंपनी को अभी भी SSC का प्रेम मिल रहा है, ऐसी कंपनियों को तुरंत हटाना चाहिए !!

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— RaMo (@RaMoSirOfficial) September 12, 2025