Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced the following reform measures to, inter alia, shorten the recruitment cycle:

1. 1. Complete transition from pen & paper-based examinations to computer-based examinations
   2. Reduction in the number of tiers / stages of examinations
   3. Removal of descriptive-type papers in all examinations (except Combined Hindi Translators Examination)
   4. Document Verification of selected candidates to be done by Ministries / Departments
   5. Discontinuation of interview
   6. Conduct of skill tests on pan-India basis
   7. Increase in the number of shifts in which examinations are conducted
   8. Introduction of e-Dossiers and phasing-out of physical dossiers thereby speeding-up pre-appointment verification
   9. Duration of exam notice shortened from around 45 days to around 21 days

Due to the cumulative effect of these measures, there has been a reduction in the recruitment cycles of various examinations conducted by SSC from 15-18 months to 6-10 months.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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(Release ID: 2159280)