A retest for 12,000 candidates from the Bihar PSC's December 13 exam, amid question paper leak allegations, began Saturday at 22 centres in Patna. The exam, held for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination, is taking place under strict guidelines to ensure safety. Around 8,200 candidates had downloaded admit cards by the exam's start.
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The UPSC has released the final result for the EPFO Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) exam on its official website. Conducted on July 2, 2023, the exam was for 418 positions in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Candidates were selected after a multi-stage process, including a written exam, interview, and document verification. Selected candidates can check the result on the UPSC portal and await further joining instructions.
New York lawmakers are challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed "bell-to-bell" cell phone ban in schools. The Senate's budget resolution, released on March 11, 2025, seeks to give school districts more flexibility in enforcing phone restrictions. While the governor remains firm on the proposal, arguing it's necessary for student focus, lawmakers are pushing for a compromise, emphasizing local control and the importance of allowing flexibility in non-instructional time.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has opened the online registration window for WBJEE 2025. Eligible candidates can register on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in, until February 23, 2025. The examination will be held on April 27, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
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