Schedule 1 of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
THE SCHEDULE [See section 2(k)] ANY EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY— 1. Union Public Service Commission. 2. Staff Selection Commission. 3. Railway Recruitment Boards. 4. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. 5. Ministries or Departments of the Central Government and their attached and subordinate offices for recruitment of staff. 6. National Testing Agency. 7. Such other authority as may be notified by the Central Government. __________ 8
Summary
- The Schedule provides a specific list of organizations that conduct exams covered by this law.
- It includes major bodies like the Union Public Service Commission and the Staff Selection Commission.
- Recruitment exams for the Railways and various banking positions are protected under this list.
- It covers any exam held by a Ministry or Department of the Central Government for hiring staff.
- The National Testing Agency, which handles many entrance exams, is specifically included.
- The law allows the Central Government to add more authorities to this list in the future.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this law apply to exams held by the Union Public Service Commission?
Yes, the Union Public Service Commission is the first authority listed in the Schedule.
2. Are exams for bank jobs covered by this Act?
Yes, exams conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection are listed in the Schedule.
3. Can the government add new agencies to this list?
Yes, the Central Government can notify other authorities to be included under item 7 of the Schedule.
Test yourself
Q1.According to the Schedule and Section 2(k) of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which of these agencies is specifically named as a covered authority?
Q2.How can the list of authorities in the Schedule of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 be expanded?
Q3.Under the Schedule of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which entity conducts protected exams for staff recruitment in central ministries?
Q4.According to the Schedule of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which body is specifically mentioned for conducting entrance tests?
Q5.If the Ministry of Finance conducts an exam for staff recruitment, is it covered under the Schedule of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024?