Bombay HC clerk typing test glitches spark re-exam demand

The Bombay High Court clerk recruitment typing test faced technical glitches on Sunday, with candidates reporting faulty keyboards and mice, server issues, and screens turning yellow. Around 2,900 candidates from Marathwada and Vidarbha appeared at centres in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, while roughly 13,000 were eligible across Maharashtra for 1,300 posts under the Nagpur and Aurangabad benches.

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke, who joined the protest, termed the glitches a "system failure" and alleged that several candidates were declared failed through no fault of their own. The Bombay High Court registrar's communication stated the exam was conducted smoothly though "a few technical issues were reported," adding that the matter is being examined and candidates will be informed of further action.

Protesters called off their agitation late Sunday night after giving the administration a week to rectify issues and announce a re-examination. Dipke warned that if no positive step is taken, a statewide protest will be held. The candidates demand that any re-test be conducted under the high court's supervision and not a third party.