Staff Selection Board to Curb Cheating With Meta Glasses: Low-Power Jammers in Every Exam Room, Proposal Sent to Government
To stop cheating with smart glasses (Meta glasses) in competitive exams, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is set to widen its technology cover. The board plans to install low-power jammers in every exam room in its upcoming exams and has sent a proposal to the state government.
As per the report, the jammer will disrupt connectivity only inside the exam room, so people outside the centre will not be troubled. The board has already started biometric checks and CCTV monitoring.
The Meta Glasses Cheating Risk
Meta glasses look like ordinary spectacles but carry small cameras, microphones, speakers and Bluetooth. A candidate can sit in the exam hall without a phone in hand and record a photo or video of the question paper through the glasses. The data can then be sent out through Bluetooth and the internet and answers received.
How the Jammer Will Work
- A jammer blocks wireless radio signals in a defined area.
- This disrupts Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
- The glasses lose contact with the phone, so recorded data cannot be sent out immediately.
- The jammer will be low power and work only inside the exam room.
Limitation: As per the report, a jammer does not fully switch off the glasses' camera. The glasses can keep offline video in memory, so biometric checks and CCTV monitoring will continue alongside.
What the Board Already Has
| Measure | Status |
|---|---|
| Biometric checks | In place |
| CCTV monitoring | In place |
| Three-level check and face scanning | Used in the LDC exam (July 2026) |
| Electronic devices | Phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth and smart glasses banned |
| Command centres | Live monitoring at headquarters and districts |
| Low-power jammers | Proposal sent, approval pending |
The July 2026 LDC recruitment exam was held in 38 districts with about 5.80 lakh candidates. In the August Senior Computer Instructor exam too, special watch was kept on Meta glasses and Bluetooth devices.
What It Means for Candidates
- Do not carry smart glasses, smartwatches, Bluetooth or any electronic device to the centre.
- Reach early for biometric and face scanning.
- Cheating attempts can invite strict action; stay away from rumours and cheating gangs.
- When jammers start will be known from board notices after government approval.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is RSSB planning for exam rooms?
Low-power jammers that disrupt Wi-Fi and Bluetooth inside the exam room.
Has the proposal been approved?
Not yet. As per the report, it has been sent to the state government.
Will the jammer trouble people outside the centre?
As per the report, no; it works only inside the room.
What are Meta glasses?
Smart glasses with a camera, microphone, speaker and Bluetooth.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on a newspaper report and public information. Figures and dates are as per the report; please confirm with official notices.
