Candidates appearing for a Karnataka police recruitment examination faced confusion and delays at one of the exam centres, leading to complaints about the conduct of the test. Many aspirants said the problems created stress and affected their concentration during the examination.
According to the candidates, the question papers were distributed nearly 30 minutes later than the scheduled time of 10:30 a.m. Because of the delay, many students were left waiting inside the examination hall without clear information about when the test would begin. Some candidates said the uncertainty increased their anxiety before the exam.
Several aspirants also reported that the question papers they received did not match the details printed on their OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer sheets. Since OMR sheets are used to record answers for evaluation, candidates were worried that the mismatch could affect the accuracy of their results if the issue was not corrected.
The confusion increased when some candidates claimed that they received only one of the two required question papers. They said they had to inform the invigilators before the missing paper was provided. This caused further delays and interrupted the smooth conduct of the examination.
Candidates said they expected a well-organised examination because the police recruitment process is highly competitive. Many had spent several months preparing for the test and were disappointed that administrative problems occurred on such an important day.
After the issues were reported, examination staff and invigilators worked to correct the mistakes by distributing the correct question papers and helping candidates who had received incomplete exam materials. Officials also tried to ensure that the examination continued in an orderly manner.
Some candidates requested that the authorities carefully review what happened at the examination centre. They said such problems should not occur during recruitment exams because they can create unnecessary stress and raise concerns about fairness.
The Karnataka police recruitment examination attracts thousands of applicants every year. Candidates compete for a limited number of posts, making the selection process highly competitive. Because of this, smooth and transparent conduct of the examination is considered very important.
Officials are expected to examine the complaints raised by candidates and verify whether there were any procedural errors during the examination. If necessary, appropriate action may be taken after reviewing reports from the examination centre.
Overall, the delay in distributing question papers, the reported mismatch between question papers and OMR sheets, and the claim that some candidates received only one question paper caused confusion at the exam centre. Candidates have urged the authorities to improve examination management so that future recruitment tests are conducted fairly, smoothly, and without unnecessary disruptions.