Widespread disruptions during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 examination have sparked nationwide protests involving thousands of aspirants and educators. What initially started as isolated complaints has grown into a major movement, with students alleging sudden exam cancellations, technical issues, and poor treatment at test centers—accusations that highlight what they claim is a systemic failure by the Staff Selection Commission.The unrest stems from multiple irregularities during the Phase 13 exams, held between July 24 and August 1, 2025.
Candidates across the country have reported reaching centres only to find their exams cancelled without notice, encountering software crashes, or being assigned to the wrong locations. Many attribute these issues to a recent change in the Commission’s exam vendor.The anger has now spilled over onto social media. Hashtags like #SSCMisManagement, #SSCSystemSudharo, and #JusticeForAspirants are trending, with students sharing videos of the protests, accounts of exam-day chaos, and calls for urgent intervention.
SSC phase 13 exam saw widespread technical failures, including Computer crashes Faulty biometric systems Wrongly allotted exam centres Many students are linking these failures to a recent vendor change by the Commission. Aspirants argue the new vendor has a poor track record, and its inability to manage even small-scale exams has cast doubt on its capacity to handle upcoming large-scale drives like SSC CGL 2025, which involves nearly 30 lakh candidates.
Some allege they were silenced or physically pushed out when questioning the malfunctioning systems. These clips have intensified public anger, prompting many educators to join the cause. Popular teacher Neetu Singh was among those who lent vocal support during the protests in Delhi.