Protest over Bombay HC clerk exam glitches, re-test demanded

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke joined aspirants in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Sunday to protest alleged technical failures during the Bombay High Court clerk recruitment typing test. Candidates reported computers malfunctioning, screens turning yellow, and keyboards stopping during the 10-11:15 am session.

Around 2,900 candidates from Marathwada and Vidarbha appeared at centres in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, while 13,000 across Maharashtra were eligible for 1,300 posts under the Nagpur and Aurangabad benches. Dipke alleged candidates were declared failed through no fault of their own and demanded a written notification for a re-examination.

The Bombay High Court registrar (personnel) stated the exam was conducted smoothly though a few technical issues were reported at Aurangabad and Kalyan. The court said issues were being examined and candidates would be informed of further steps. Dipke has vowed to remain with protesters until authorities provide a written assurance for a re-test.