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Uttarakhand Government Reschedules Graduate-Level Exam Amid Controversy

The Uttarakhand government has rescheduled the UKSSSC graduate-level exam to November 16th after a paper leak incident led to its cancellation. Chief Minister Dhami has reiterated the government's commitment to prioritizing students' futures. Following protests from students, the new exam date has been confirmed, providing relief to candidates who were awaiting clarity on the situation. The background of the cancellation involves a significant leak of exam materials shortly after the test commenced, leading to judicial actions against those involved.
By Ambika Singh Oct 13, 2025, 22:34 IST
Uttarakhand Government Reschedules Graduate-Level Exam Amid Controversy

Major Update on UKSSSC Exam



Chief Minister Dhami has emphasized that prioritizing students and youth is a key focus for his administration, reflecting their commitment to the future of the younger generation. Recently, significant developments have unfolded regarding the UKSSSC graduate-level examination.


The UKSSSC exam took place on September 21st, but was marred by a paper leak that prompted students to protest. In response to their concerns, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami initiated an investigation into the incident. Subsequently, on October 5th, the state government made the decision to cancel the exam. Following this announcement, the protesting students expressed their gratitude towards the government for addressing their demands. The Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to the youth's future, and now a new exam date has been set.


New Exam Date Announced

The Commission has set a new date for the exam.


Originally scheduled for October 5th, the UKSSSC exam will now take place on November 16th. The Commission has confirmed this new date and has also released the results for the librarian exam. After the question paper leak, various unemployed organizations staged protests in the state capital, Dehradun. Following these events, Chief Minister Dhami tweeted about the cancellation of the exam that was initially held on September 21st. Candidates have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the rescheduled date, and the government has provided relief by confirming November 16th as the new date.


Background on the Exam Cancellation

Understanding the reasons behind the cancellation.


The UKSSSC graduate-level exam conducted on September 21st faced serious issues when three pages of the exam were leaked via WhatsApp just thirty minutes into the test. A suspect named Khalid Malik was identified as the source of the leak, having sent the exam papers to Assistant Professor Suman. Khalid's sister, Sabia, was also implicated in this incident. Both Khalid and Sabia are currently in judicial custody.


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