Assam: Mobile Internet In 25 Districts Likely To Be Restored By 4 PM Today

Guwahati: Mobile internet which has been suspended in 25 districts in wake of written examination for Grade-IV posts of various state government departments, is likely to be restored by 4 PM today.

In a bid to ensure smooth conduct of recruitment exams, the state government during a meeting on August 17, chaired by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma decided to suspend mobile internet in districts having centres for the exams.

"Suspended the mobile internet service for at least three hours during the examinations on respective days," Sarma said during a virtual meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and stakeholders.

Now, on the exam day i.e today, an Airtel SMS to its subscriber read, ''Dear customers, as per government directive, mobile internet services are being temporarily stopped in your area between 10 am to 12 pm and between 2 pm to 4 pm."

Interestingly, similar messages were sent by other operators to their customers across the state.

About 14 lakh candidates are expected to appear in the exams which will be held on August 21, 28 and September 11 in 25 districts.

''To ensure smooth conduct of the exams for recruitment into nearly 30,000 Gr III & IV posts, held a virtual meeting with DCs & other stakeholders.

About 14 lakh candidates are expected to appear in the exams to be held on August 21, 28 & September 11,'' Sarma had tweeted.

The AssamCM shared the SOPs and asked the DCs to adhere to these in letter and spirit with adequate security measures.

''There won't be any leniency in maintaining the exam's sanctity. Asked DCs & SPs to be ready with men & materials to thwart unscrupulous elements from disrupting the exams,'' he added.

It was also directed that the wi-fi systems existing in the examination centre must be switched off on the day of the examination.

Further, no one engaged in the examination is allowed to carry mobile phones in the examination centre except the centre in charge. If any invigilator or any other staff engaged in the examination brings mobile phones then they must be deposited to the centre-in-charge immediately on reaching the centre.

Sarma had also asked the Director General of Police (DGP) to deploy an officer of the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) in every district as the overall in-charge of security of all centres in the district.

Besides this, he also asked the DGP to deploy a Sub-Inspector rank officer in every centre of the state.

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