Aspirants Left in Turmoil as Commission Vows Fresh Dates Amid Probes into Recurring Blunders, Sparking Outrage Over Wasted Efforts and Costs
A glaring oversight by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has plunged the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination into disarray, forcing the abrupt nullification of General Studies (GS) Paper III and Paper IV. The fiasco unfolded at testing venues in Imphal and Guwahati, where examinees received the incorrect GS-IV booklet during the scheduled GS-III slot, unraveling mere moments into the session and igniting widespread dismay.
Authorities swiftly acknowledged the gaffe, issuing an immediate halt and pledging updated timelines for the affected segments. Yet, for the hordes of hopefuls who journeyed from across the nation, the fallout extends far beyond rescheduling—encompassing shattered preparations, mounting expenses, and eroded confidence in the oversight body.
Contenders vented their fury, decrying the episode as a stark emblem of MPSC’s chronic lapses that erode faith in the recruitment machinery. “How many more times must we bear the brunt of these avoidable errors? Our investments in time, finances, and futures hang in the balance,” one dejected participant lamented, capturing the chorus of frustration echoing through aspirant circles.
The ripple effects hit hardest for those navigating logistical hurdles, including outstation travelers from hubs like Delhi who shelled out exorbitant travel fees amid regional volatility. Private sector employees, too, grapple with the sting of forfeited leaves and unrecoverable absences, amplifying the personal toll of this institutional stumble.
This setback revives painful memories of prior MPSC debacles, including a high-profile cancellation mandated by the judiciary over procedural flaws, further tarnishing the commission’s track record and fueling demands for structural reforms to prevent future heartbreaks.
As investigations kick off to dissect the root causes, the spotlight intensifies on bolstering safeguards in exam administration. MPSC’s forthcoming announcements on rescheduling will be pivotal, but rebuilding trust demands more than timelines—it calls for transparent accountability and candidate-centric overhauls to restore integrity in Manipur’s gateway to public service.
Edited by: Keshav Pathak
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