Hyderabad, March 15 -- Invigilators will now face disciplinary consequences for failing to uphold exam integrity. The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) is taking stringent measures to combat exam malpractice during the SSC Public Examinations 2024, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

Invigilators overseeing the exams will face severe disciplinary actions if any instances of malpractice or copying by students occur under their supervision.

In the past, students caught cheating were penalized by being barred from further examinations. Negligent teachers were relieved from invigilation duties, with rare cases resulting in suspension. Now, a committee formed specifically to address malpractice incidents will determine punishments...