Meghalaya: MPSC not to publicly display MCS preliminary examination marks

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) has decided not to publicly display the marks for the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) Preliminary Examination.

This announcement was made via a public notice issued by the commission's secretary.

The notice stated, "Hence, the marks will not be displayed in the public domain. However, the Commission is enabling the viewing of their own marks through an OTP-based system."

This decision follows a sit-in protest by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) against alleged irregularities in the conduct of the MCS preliminary examination, the MPS personal interview process, and the appointment of statistical officers in the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary department.

The KSU had demanded that the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) immediately release the marks of all candidates who appeared for the MCS examination.

Addressing these concerns, the Commission stated, "The proposal for public disclosure of marks for the MCS Preliminary Examination has been strongly objected to by aggrieved candidates due to potential infringement of their right to privacy, a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India."

The Commission further said, "Public disclosure of examination marks without the explicit consent of the candidates is not only unnecessary but also disproportionate. It may subject the candidates to unwarranted scrutiny and potential prejudice, which might have a detrimental effect on their personal and professional lives. Furthermore, it contravenes the principle of individual dignity."