Mangaluru: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducted the direct recruitment examination for Civil Police Constables under stringent security arrangements at 15 examination centres across Mangaluru and Udupi on Sunday. More than 6,000 candidates had registered for the examination, which was held from 10.30 am to 12 noon.
Authorities implemented multiple security measures, including facial recognition, CCTV surveillance, webcasting and network signal jammers, to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the examination.
More than 4,000 candidates registered in Mangaluru
A total of 4,022 candidates had registered to write the examination at nine centres in Mangaluru.
The highest number of candidates, 686, was allotted to St. Aloysius PU College, followed by 504 candidates at St. Agnes PU College.
Another 480 candidates each were allotted to Government PU College, Balmatta, Canara PU College, and Vikas PU College. Shree Gokarnanatheshwara PU College accommodated 408 candidates, while Government PU College, Car Street had 360 candidates. Milagres PU College and Sri Narayanaguru PU College were allotted 312 candidates each.
According to an official press release, 3,448 candidates appeared for the examination in Mangaluru, while 574 remained absent.
Over 2,300 candidates registered in Udupi
In Udupi, 2,367 candidates had registered to take the examination at six centres across the city.
Most of the candidates were from Udupi district.
To assist candidates travelling from different parts of the district, the Udupi district police arranged free accommodation at Mathura Comforts Hall and the Mahalakshmi Temple auditorium in Udupi town.
Tight security arrangements in place
Authorities adopted comprehensive security measures to prevent malpractice and ensure a fair examination process.
The Udupi police installed network signal jammers at all examination centres to block the use of electronic communication devices.
All centres were monitored through live webcasting, with officers at a dedicated command centre continuously monitoring the proceedings.
Candidates were permitted to enter the examination halls only after undergoing facial recognition verification, while CCTV cameras were installed across all centres to maintain constant surveillance.
Strict warning against malpractice
The Udupi police warned candidates against attempting to leak the question paper or circulate examination-related material on social media.
Officials said strict legal action would be initiated against anyone found violating examination rules.
Candidates wearing religious attire underwent additional security screening and were instructed to report to their examination centres at least two hours before the commencement of the examination.
Similar arrangements were made for candidates using hearing aids and cochlear implants, ensuring they completed the required verification process without inconvenience.
Examination conducted smoothly
Officials said the examination concluded peacefully across all 15 centres without any major disruptions.
The elaborate security measures adopted by the Karnataka Examination Authority and district police were aimed at ensuring transparency and maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process for civil police constables.