SSC & HSSC Exams 2025: Government of the Punjab Announces Security & Monitoring Plan–Notification

Punjab Government Strengthens Exam Security for SSC & HSSC 2025:

The Government of Punjab has issued new directives to ensure a fair and secure environment for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) 2025 examinations. The exams are scheduled to begin on March 4, 2025, and April 29, 2025, respectively.

To maintain the credibility and transparency of the exams, all Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and District Police Officers have been instructed to conduct surprise visits to exam centers. Special security measures will be in place to prevent any malpractice.

Key Highlights of the Notification:
✅ Surprise inspections of examination centers across Punjab
✅ Enhanced security arrangements to maintain law and order
✅ Complaint Portal Activation: Students and parents can now report exam-related concerns via Toll-Free No. 042-111-112-020
✅ Daily monitoring reports to be sent to the Secretary of Higher Education

The Punjab Government is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair examination process for all students. The authorities have been directed to take strict action against any violations. Notification Describes;

No. SO(I&C-I) 5-10/2025
Government of the Punjab
Services & General Administration Department
 (Implementation & Coordination Wing)

Dated Lahore the 3^rd March, 2025

To

1. All Divisional Commissioners in the Punjab
2. All Deputy Commissioners in the Punjab
3. All Districts Police Officers in the Punjab

SUBJECT:             INSPECTION OF EXAMINATION CENTERS

                              I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) 1^st (Annual) Examinations, 2025 are scheduled to commence from 04th March and 29^th April, 2025, respectively.

2.                           Steps taken by the Government during the previous examinations have significantly helped in improving the conduct and credibility of the examination in general. The same spirit behind this successful achievement needs to be maintained in the forthcoming examinations as well.

3.                           Keeping in view the prevailing law & order situation extra augmented vigilance is required. All the Commissioners are required to take immediate measures for ensuring law and order in and around the examination centers. They and their teams shall inspect the centers by making surprise visits at respective district levels and furnish regular reports accordingly. Moreover, adequate security arrangements may also be ensured at each examination center.

4.                           Upon the special instructions of the Chief Minister, an examination Complaint Portal has been established and activated with Toll-free No. 042-111-112- 020 so that students / parents may launch their complaints related to examination. A wide publicity of the portal may be ensured through print and electronic media for fair and smooth conduct of examinations (copy enclosed).

5.                           I am therefore directed to request that a daily report of the visits of various centers may be sent to the office of Secretary, Higher Education for further necessary action on WhatsApp 0332-8343552 and email address soboards@gmail.com.

SECTION OFFICER (I&C-I)

Ensuring Fair Examinations: A Step Towards Quality Education:

The Punjab Government’s initiative to monitor and secure examination centers is a step towards improving the quality and credibility of the education system. Parents, teachers, and students are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any irregularities through the official Complaint Portal.

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