{{Short description|Scam in India}} {{Distinguish|West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam}} {{Infobox event | title = <!-- Title to display, if other than page name --> | image = | image_upright = | image_alt = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | english_name = | time = | timezone = | duration = <!-- {{duration|h=x|m=x|s=x}} or {{time interval|date1|date2|options}} --> | date = 2016–present (as of 2026) | venue = | location = India | coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LON|region:XXXX_type:event|display=inline,title}} --> | also_known_as = | type = Scandal | theme = | cause = | motive = | target = Students | first_reporter = | budget = | patron = <!-- or |patrons= --> | organisers = <!-- or |organizers= --> | filmed_by = | participants = | outcome = | casualties1 = | casualties2 = | casualties3 = | reported deaths = | reported injuries = | reported missing = | reported property damage = | burial = | displaced = | inquiries = | inquest = | coroner = | arrests = | suspects = | accused = | convicted = | charges = | trial = | verdict = | convictions = | sentence = | publication_bans = | litigation = | awards = | url = | blank_label = | blank1_label = <!-- or |blank1_data= --> | blank2_label = <!-- or |blank2_data= --> | website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | notes = }}{{More citations needed|date=August 2025}} The '''Staff Selection Commission exam controversies''' are an alleged paper leak scandal in India, first reported by the media in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2018-03-06|title=What Is the SSC 'Scam' & Why Did it Lead to Massive Protests?|url=https://www.thequint.com/explainers/what-is-ssc-scam-explained|access-date=2021-02-27|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jigeesh|first=A. M.|title=CBI court's ruling provides fresh ammo in SSC exam scam|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/cbi-courts-ruling-provides-fresh-ammo-in-ssc-exam-scam/article29460768.ece|access-date=2021-02-27|website=@businessline|date=20 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The alleged scam<ref>{{Cite web|title=ssc scam की सबसे ताज़ा खबर|url=https://www.amarujala.com/tags/ssc-scam|access-date=2021-03-06|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi}}</ref> was popularized when several students reported a large scale paper leak, unfair assessment after normalisation and other misgivings.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jigeesh|first=A. M.|title=CBI court's ruling provides fresh ammo in SSC exam scam|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/cbi-courts-ruling-provides-fresh-ammo-in-ssc-exam-scam/article29460768.ece|access-date=2021-03-06|website=@businessline|date=20 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jha|first=Vikrant|date=2018-05-24|title=SSC Exam Scam: CBI FIR is a cover up, says Swaraj India's Anupam|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/india/cbi-fir-in-ssc-exam-scam-nothing-but-cover-up-anupam|access-date=2021-03-06|website=National Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-17|title=SSC scam: Aspirants give 15-day ultimatum to Centre for CBI probe, to launch #YuvaHallaBol on March 31|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/ssc-scam-aspirants-give-15-day-ultimatum-to-centre-for-cbi-probe-to-launch-yuvahallabol-on-march-31-2090606.html|access-date=2021-03-06|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) director rejected these claims, but the Central Bureau of Investigation has made arrests as the case continues.<ref>{{Cite magazine|agency=Press Trust of India |date=June 9, 2019 |title=SSC CGL question paper leak: CBI arrests mastermind, 2 accomplices|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/-ssc-cgl-question-paper-leak-cbi-arrests-mastermind-2-accomplices-1545478-2019-06-09|access-date=2021-12-08|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
==2025 SSC protest and controversy==
In July 2025, the SSC faced criticism from educators following changes in its examinations. These reportedly led to confusion and dissatisfaction among candidates preparing for government recruitment through SSC.<ref>{{cite news |title=Explained: Why Students Are Protesting Against SSC And What They Want |url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/explained-why-students-are-protesting-against-ssc-and-what-they-want-8998911 |publisher=NDTV |date=31 July 2025 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
On 31 July 2025, a delegation of teachers and SSC aspirants gathered in New Delhi to meet the SSC chairperson and raise concerns about mismanagement. The chairperson agreed to address the issues but later reversed the decision. This led to an escalation, and the Delhi Police intervened, using lathi charge to disperse the protest.<ref>{{cite news |title=What Are Bouncers Doing At Exam Centres? Aspirants Descend In Delhi Over SSC Exam Mismanagement |url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/what-are-bouncers-doing-at-exam-centres-aspirants-descend-in-delhi-over-ssc-exam-mismanagement/article69881773.ece |publisher=The Hindu |date=31 July 2025 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> Several teachers and students were injured during the incident, and multiple detentions were made. First Information Reports were filed against some protesters. The protest was widely shared on social media, with slogans such as "Staff Selection Commission seems like a commission with zero accountability" gaining traction.<ref>{{cite news |title=SSC Protest Explained: What Went Wrong And What Students Want |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/education/ssc-protest-explained-what-went-wrong-and-what-students-want-sarkari-naukri-government-exam-article-152387867 |publisher=Times Now |date=1 August 2025 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
The incident triggered concern regarding transparency and governance within the SSC. Various student groups and educators have continued to demand accountability and reform.
==Paper leaks== The SSC exams are the only government exams with significant paper leak cases;{{Citation needed|date=February 2026}} since 2016, a paper leak case has arised every two to three years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-06|title=SSC exam paper leak protests spread to Rajasthan, stir continues in Delhi|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/ssc-exam-paper-leak-protests-spread-to-rajasthan-stir-continues-in-delhi-2087130.html|access-date=2021-03-06|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=SCC SCAM: केंद्र सरकार को SC का निर्देश, 6 हफ्ते में निपटाएं छात्रों की शिकायत|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/national/story-in-ssc-paper-leak-case-sc-supreme-court-asks-dopt-to-look-into-grievances-of-students-and-pass-order-within-six-weeks-1915088.html|access-date=2021-03-06|website=www.livehindustan.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-06|title=SSC CGL scam: CBI to investigate the paper leak matter|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/jobs/ssc-scam-paper-leak-ssc-cgl-recommend-cbi-probe-into-paper-leak-ssc-nic-in-5086539/|access-date=2021-03-06|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In late July 2025, screenshots of an alleged paper leak for SSC CGL Tier-2 sparked nationwide protests.<ref>{{cite web |last=Muskan |date=5 August 2025 |title=Nationwide SSC Protests 2025 — Staff Selection Commission Examination Controversy |url=https://www.studentsalert.com/latest-news/ssc-protest-2025-students-demand-transparency-reform |access-date=18 September 2025 |website=Students Alert}}</ref>
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