The Punjab government has decided to introduce CCTV cameras and a biometric attendance system at examination and marking centres in Rawalpindi. The move aims to make board exams transparent and eliminate corruption.
Rawalpindi Commissioner Aamir Khattak chaired a high level meeting and announced a zero tolerance policy against paper leaks, exam irregularities, negligence and favoritism. He ordered full CCTV monitoring at sensitive exam centres and biometric attendance at marking centres to block unfair practices.
He also directed that all pending disciplinary cases must be decided within one week. Officials were told to set up a dedicated exam control room so exams can be monitored in real time. He stressed that transparency, discipline and merit will not be compromised at any stage of the exam process.
During the meeting, officials briefed preparations for the 2026 SSC I and HSSC I annual exams. They said around 243,064 candidates will appear in SSC I annual exams 2026, while 157,856 students will sit for HSSC I annual exams.
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Additional steps include surveillance systems in practical laboratories, stronger monitoring of marking centres, pre exam training for supervisory staff, a new online bill receiving system for exam staff, and strict action against examiners if proven marking mistakes are found.
Meanwhile, the post of chairman of BISE Rawalpindi has remained vacant since October 17 after the previous chairman’s term ended. The Punjab government has yet to appoint a permanent chairman.
This step may reduce cheating in board exams. Technology can increase trust in the exam system. Delay in appointing a board chairman may affect decisions.
