Lucknow, Sept. 8 -- The second day of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), conducted by the Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) on Sunday, saw a major crackdown on exam malpractices, with 21 impersonators and candidates using unfair means apprehended across various centers. This brings the total number of such cases over the two-day exam period to 31.
The examination, held in two shifts at 1,479 centers across 48 districts, recorded a 77 per cent overall attendance. The UPSSSC had put in place stringent surveillance and monitoring systems to ensure a fair and transparent testing process.
Biometric verification, including photo and iris scans, was made mandatory for all candidates and cross-checked against official record...