Kohima: The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has called for a fresh Forest Guard written examination, citing alleged irregularities in the recruitment test held on July 12 last year.
In a formal representation submitted to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, CTAN alleged that the examination was conducted in violation of established recruitment procedures, raising serious concerns over fairness and transparency.
The association pointed to several procedural lapses, including the conduct of the examination without the use of OMR sheets and the absence of any reference to negative marking in both the official notification and the question paper.
CTAN further alleged that candidates were not allowed to retain their question papers, even though an answer key was released later, making it impossible for examinees to verify their responses.
It was also alleged that correction pens were permitted in certain examination centres but barred in others, resulting in unequal conditions for candidates.
Additionally, CTAN claimed that aspirants were charged Rs. 300 each under the pretext of issuing Medical Fitness Certificates.
Through its Convenor Meshenlo Kath and Co-Convenor Kaqheto Kughutu, CTAN urged the department to order a re-examination to ensure accountability and protect the credibility of the recruitment process, stating that such a step was necessary to uphold fairness, transparency and justice.
