Imagine preparing for months, traveling hundreds of kilometers with full determination, only to reach your exam center and hear that the test has been canceled at the very last minute. This is exactly what thousands of SSC CGL 2025 candidates are experiencing right now.
As of September 13, the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Tier-1 exam is going on, but technical breakdowns and poor management have forced cancellations at several exam centers during the first two days. While the exam is not called off completely, the anger among aspirants is growing with every passing hour.
A Shaky Beginning For SSC CGL 2025
Originally, Tier-1 of SSC CGL 2025 was scheduled from August 13 to 30. But after repeated technical problems in other SSC exams, the commission pushed the dates forward to September 12–26. This year, more than 28 lakh candidates are competing for around 14,582 government posts — making it one of the biggest recruitment drives in India. Admit cards were released from September 9, and about 93% of students received their preferred centers, which initially looked like a positive step.
However, the reality turned sour on day one. On September 12, only 215 of the 227 centers managed to conduct the exam without disturbance. The rest faced complete disorder due to server crashes, biometric verification failures, and administrative negligence. SSC Chairman S. Gopalkrishnan admitted that “outdated local systems” were behind the breakdowns and assured candidates that the commission is working on fixes. But confidence among aspirants is already shaken.
Centers That Faced Trouble
September 12
- M M Public School (Gurugram)
- Bharti Vidya Niketan (Delhi)
- Digital Computer Education (Jammu, first shift)
- Surekha Infotech (Mumbai, second shift)
- Tissa Technology (Bokaro, Jharkhand)
Issue: server failures, biometric mismatches, and admin errors
Reschedule: mostly Sept 24–26; Jammu on Sept 26
September 13
- Several centers in Delhi, Gurugram, Jammu (7–10 reported), and parts of Kolkata/West Bengal
Issue: repeated system crashes, long delays, and weak infrastructure
Reschedule: new dates will be sent via SMS/email, with no loss of attempts
Thousands of candidates were forced to wait for hours or travel 150–200 km only to return empty-handed. In places like Jaipur and Delhi, police had to intervene to control protests outside centers.
Why Did This Happen?
The crisis is not new for SSC. Earlier this year, the Selection Post Phase 13 exam collapsed in July–August, causing outrage and sit-in protests at Jantar Mantar. Following that, SSC decided to change its exam vendor (from TCS to Eduquity and others), added Aadhaar-based checks, and promised a smooth experience this time. But critics argue that the vendor selection was poor and possibly influenced by corruption.
Chairman Gopalkrishnan said on September 12 that SSC teams are present at all major centers and that no candidate will lose an attempt. Fresh admit cards will be issued shortly. But with the exam spread across 260 centers in 129 cities, doubts remain about whether similar disruptions may continue.
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Aspirants Speak Out
Social media has turned into a protest ground. Hashtags like #SSCMisManagement, #SSCProtest, and #SSC_System_Sudharo are trending on X (Twitter). Videos showing students waiting outside centers or chanting slogans are going viral.
One aspirant wrote:
“We traveled 200 km only to hear the exam is canceled due to ‘administrative reasons’. Months of preparation wasted.”
Another shared:
“Second day, second disaster! Exams canceled at multiple centers, long delays, complete server failures. When will this stop?”
Offline too, protests broke out in Delhi and Gurugram with demands for accountability, better infrastructure, and a rethinking of how exams are conducted. Online polls show that around 80–90% of aspirants are frustrated and believe SSC has failed to deliver. At the same time, some students are encouraging others to stay strong and keep preparing, even warning friends to “mentally prepare for sudden cancellations.”
Telegram and X groups are now being used as support networks where students exchange updates, reschedule notices, and preparation advice.
What This Means For You
If your exam was canceled, here’s what you need to know:
- SSC has officially said that there will be no attempt loss.
- SMS and email alerts will be sent with new dates (likely between September 22–27 for many students).
- Keep checking the official site ssc.gov.in daily for revised admit cards.
- Report any on-ground issues to the SSC representatives present at your center.
Tips to manage the uncertainty:
- Use the extra days for mock tests on stable practice platforms. Focus on speed since technical delays can eat into exam time.
- Reach early on exam day and carry two ID proofs. Keep backup documents in case of biometric problems.
- Join peaceful campaigns or tag @EduMinOfIndia to highlight issues. There are also rising demands for hybrid exam options and AI-based monitoring to reduce glitches.
Bigger Concerns – And The Way Forward
The SSC CGL exam is a gateway to stable Group B and C jobs in departments like Income Tax and CBI. These are dream roles for lakhs of young Indians looking for security and growth. But repeated technical failures are slowly damaging trust in the process.
Many students are now worried that delays in SSC exams may push them toward private jobs or create gaps in their preparation. At the same time, some give credit to SSC for at least ensuring that canceled attempts will be rescheduled quickly.
But the truth is clear: aspirants deserve more. They deserve reliable systems, transparent vendor selection, and compensation for wasted time and travel. The growing protests show that patience is running out.
The SSC CGL 2025 exam is still happening, but the initial days have revealed deep cracks in the system. Students are left to ask — will the commission finally learn from its mistakes, or will history repeat itself again?
For now, the only option for aspirants is to stay prepared, stay updated, and stay united.
