Rajasthan Teaching Associate Recruitment Exam: Paper on Tablet for the First Time in a Recruitment Exam, IIT Kanpur Team Conducted Trial
To remove the risk of paper leaks and make the exam process more secure, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is preparing to adopt new technology. As per Chairman Alok Raj, the Board is planning to hold the Teaching Associate recruitment exam, due in December, as a Tablet Based Test (TBT cum OMR).
If this experiment succeeds, it may pave the way for holding other recruitment exams through tablets in future. (Source: Patrika News Network)
At a Glance: Key Points
- For the first time, the recruitment exam paper will come on a tablet.
- The mode is reported as Tablet Based Test (TBT cum OMR).
- The Board has already conducted three dummy exams.
- The IIT Kanpur IT team has trialled the entire arrangement.
Why This Technology Is Being Adopted
The Board's aim is to remove the possibility of paper leaks in recruitment exams and make the process more secure. As part of tablet-based exam preparations, the Board has already held three dummy exams.
The IT team of IIT Kanpur has also trialled the whole system, after which it is planned to be used in the Teaching Associate exam.
Exam Schedule (As Per Report)
| Date | Paper |
|---|---|
| 17 November | Rajasthan General Knowledge paper |
| 7 to 21 December | Subject-wise exams |
Tips for Candidates
- Watch the Board's website regularly; separate instructions for the tablet-based exam may be issued.
- Reach the centre at the reporting time given on the admit card.
- If the Board provides a mock test, do practise with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will all recruitment exams be on tablets?
Not yet. If the experiment succeeds, it may open the way for other exams.
What is TBT cum OMR?
The tablet-based exam method named in the report.
How many candidates will appear?
About 35,000.
When is the Rajasthan GK paper?
On 17 November.
When are the subject-wise exams?
From 7 to 21 December.
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