The district administration imposed Section 144 prohibiting the gathering of more than five person near the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group-II Mains examination centres in the district.
A total of 9,993 candidates will appear for the examinations at 30 centres in the district on February 23 (Sunday). The Paper-1 written examination will be held from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and Paper-II examination from 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
District Collector P. Ranjith Basha asked the officials to close the xerox centres near the examination centres on Sunday. He said that mobile phones or any other electronic devices will not be allowed inside the centre and the staff should also follow the rule. “Joint Collector will act as coordinating officer for the conduct of the examination,” he added.
Mr. Ranjith Basha said that the Joint Collector, District Revenue Officer and liaison officers will take the responsibility of providing the examination papers at the centres and also bringing back the written answer sheets, while Chief Superintendent will be responsible for conduct of the examination in the centres.
The Collector said that the examination papers should be taken to the examination centres in closed vehicles under police supervision.
Meanwhile, the candidates will be allowed into the examination centres from 8.30 a.m. They will not be permitted to enter the centres after 9.45 a.m. for the Paper-1 examination and after 2.45 p.m. for the Paper-II examination. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall till the end of the stipulated examination time. Police personnel were asked to check the candidates thoroughly and to ensure that mobile phones or any other electronic device are not carried inside the centre.
Published – February 22, 2025 01:16 pm IST
