FINALLY, the Sindh Public Service Commission is going to conduct CCE- 2013 afresh at the behest of the Supreme Court’s verdict. Nonetheless, the provincial government has somehow contravened the SC’s order which pointed out the rules for the appointment of the chairman and the members. Legally, it was incumbent on the governor to appoint the chairman who has to be apolitical person. Little wonder, then, absurdities, which caused the nullification of the results previously, find their grounds in examinations. In a lucid mood, the SPSC has remained below par as compared to the other public service commissions. Sadly, if this state goes on unabated, the future of the youth will stay in perils.

Now it is imperative that the SPSC should show its inclination to revisit its mechanism along the lines of the FPSC and the PPSC in order to save the future of the candidates. Proffered here are some precautions which, if embraced, will never let the SPSC fall prey to candidates’ outrage in the future.

First and foremost, paper setters must thoroughly review the question papers before printing them in order to avoid any errors. Previously, these absurdities baffled both the candidates and the examiners during and after the examinations. Hence, the results were below expectations.

Next, the SPSC has to take effective steps to halt cheating and use of mobile phones during examinations.

Besides, the SPSC must put a veil on roll numbers when examiners assess answer sheets. Let transparency prevail by making examiners impartial.

Lastly, the duration of the announcement of results should not exceed four months. Otherwise, it will further agonise the candidates.

Adeel Ahmed Jatoi

Hyderabad

Published in Dawn, September 16th, 2017