Bhubaneswar, Feb 2: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has issued a crucial directive to all examination centre supervisors, deputy supervisors, and exam management hubs regarding the safe delivery and storage of question papers for the upcoming board examinations.

According to the letter from the Controller of Examinations, question papers will reach 211 designated exam hubs in two phases to ensure maximum security.

In the first phase, papers packed and sealed at the Council office between February 12 and 14 will be dispatched to hubs on February 15. In the second phase, papers sealed between March 4 and 6 will arrive at hubs on March 7.

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Authorities have emphasized that the delivery could occur at any time of the day, including Sundays or holidays, and officials must remain alert.

Supervisors have been instructed to make prior arrangements before the arrival of question papers. This includes checking CCTV systems in strong rooms, verifying the number of papers according to the exam schedule, and ensuring strict security protocols.

The strong rooms must have no windows, only a single entry point, and all doors must remain sealed after the papers are stored. High-quality lock systems are to be used, and security arrangements both outside and inside corridors must be tightened.

The Council has also mandated 24×7 CCTV surveillance to function without interruption. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring the system continuously. Coordination with local police stations has been advised to strengthen security further and prevent any untoward incidents.

By implementing strict security measures, the authorities aim to safeguard the sanctity of the exams and reassure students, parents, and teachers of a fair and smooth conduct of the board examinations.