Online Sharing of SSC Exam Papers Can Get You Jail Time, Warns Commission

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has strongly cautioned against the discussion, analysis, or sharing of SSC exam question papers . In an official statement, the Commission noted that some individuals have been engaging in such activities on social media, either during or after the examinations. These actions are strictly forbidden under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (PEA Act, 2024), and may attract legal consequences.

Key Provisions of the Act:
Section 3 - Unfair Means: Prohibits leakage, disclosure, access, possession, or dissemination of question papers, answer keys, or any part thereof without authority.

Section 9 - Nature of Offences: All offences under the Act are cognisable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.

Section 10 - Penalties: Individuals: Imprisonment of 3 to 5 years and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh.

Service Providers/Institutions: Fine of up to Rs 1 crore, disqualification from future examinations, and recovery of costs.

Organised Crime: Imprisonment of 5 to 10 years and a fine of not less than Rs 1 crore.

"All content creators, social media platforms, and individuals are hereby warned not to engage in the discussion, analysis, or dissemination of SSC examination question papers or their contents in any form. Any violation will lead to strict penal action under the provisions of the PEA Act, 2024, in addition to other applicable laws," the SSC said.



The Commission has urged candidates and all stakeholders to uphold the integrity of the examinations by avoiding involvement with or promotion of prohibited content.


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