UPESSC conducts Principal recruitment test in Lucknow with AI-enabled monitoring; 88.81% appear

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has recently conducted a written examination for the post of Principal in government-aided degree colleges at two centres in Lucknow.

The commission said it conducted the examination transparently and in an orderly manner, with measures in place to prevent malpractice and ensure the integrity of the recruitment process.

Of the 813 candidates registered for the examination in Lucknow district, 722 appeared, for an overall attendance of 88.81 percent. The recorded attendance rate for female candidates was 90.36 percent, compared with 88.36 percent among male candidates.

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AI-enabled monitoring used at exam centres

An artificial intelligence (AI) integrated control command room set up at the commission monitored the examination centres. AI-enabled cameras were also installed at the centres, which continuously looked over the candidates’ activities during the examination.

According to UPESSC chairman Dr Prashant Kumar, the monitoring system was used to improve or increase the monitoring and supervision of the examination and ensure that the examination is fairly held. The chairman, commission members, secretary, controller of examinations and deputy secretary were also present to see the arrangements at the two centres.

The commission said the examination was completed smoothly, with no reported cases of malpractice or disruption. It also gave credit to the district administration and police administration for their constant cooperation in maintaining security.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission said that further arrangements were being made to ensure that the remaining stages of the selection process are completed in accordance with the prescribed standards and in an impartial manner.