Overview
- The Staff Selection Commission announced the adoption of the equipercentile method for normalising marks in recruitment exams conducted across multiple shifts.
- Under the new procedure, candidates are compared by their percentile rank within their own shift so equivalent percentiles are treated as comparable across shifts.
- The change replaces the 2019 normalisation formula that relied on top scores, average scores, and score variation to adjust raw marks.
- SSC issued stern advisories invoking the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, cautioning that discussing or circulating question papers could lead to criminal action, cancellation of candidature, and debarment.
- The warnings cover candidates set to appear in upcoming tests such as SSC CGL from September 12, as the Commission signals ongoing work to strengthen evaluation processes.