Dhaka:The government has announced the complete automation of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment process, from application submission to the publication of final results. This move aims to enhance transparency and eliminate irregularities and corruption in the recruitment process.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, State Minister for Public Administration Md Abdul Bari stated that the government has implemented stringent security measures in preparing, printing, and preserving question papers, as well as evaluating answer scripts. These measures are intended to ensure a merit-based recruitment system.
The state minister highlighted that answer scripts from the BCS preliminary examination are now scanned through Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) machines, which prevents any manipulation or irregularities. The commission is also working on automating any remaining activities not yet covered by the system.
He explained that the new security arrangements include a change in the question-setting procedure. Instead of preparing questions at home, setters must now do so in designated confidential rooms at the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) Secretariat. The questions are sealed and stored in a secured vault guarded by police personnel, with access restricted through a facial recognition-based system.
Further, the state minister noted that the rooms used for question preparation and moderation are equipped with CCTV cameras and other security measures. Question setters are instructed to create questions beyond conventional patterns and maintain confidentiality.
Additionally, the BPSC now prints question papers at its own digital printing press, with strict supervision to prevent leaks. Personnel involved in the printing process are prohibited from using mobile phones or other devices and must remain on-site until the examination concludes.
To ensure fairness in written examinations, the commission uses a circular system for evaluating answer scripts, requiring examiners to assess them on commission premises within teams and deadlines. Special arrangements are also in place to maintain transparency in viva voce examinations by allocating candidates and experts shortly before exams begin.
These comprehensive measures aim to prevent question paper leaks, financial corruption, and digital fraud in BCS and other government recruitment examinations.