New Delhi – In a significant move, the Central government has ordered the transfer of both the Chairman and the Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This decision, announced on June 2, 2026, comes alongside the initiation of a formal inquiry into the procurement of On-Screen Marking (OSM) services, which are critical to the board's examination evaluation processes.
Scrutiny Over Digital Evaluation System
The transfers and the subsequent probe are a direct response to escalating criticism regarding the CBSE’s digital evaluation and post-result procedures. Following the declaration of Class 10 and Class 12 results, numerous students, parents, and educators voiced strong concerns over the functionality and reliability of the technology-driven assessment system.
Complaints surged after students encountered difficulties accessing their scanned answer sheets. Candidates reported various issues, including blurred images, missing pages, and incomplete sections within their digital answer books. Furthermore, frustrations mounted over navigation challenges experienced on the Board's online platforms for verification and re-evaluation.
Demands for Transparency and Robustness
These widespread complaints have sparked a national debate concerning the transparency, reliability, and technical robustness of the CBSE's digital evaluation infrastructure. The controversy has led to insistent calls from stakeholders for a comprehensive review and overhaul of the system to ensure fairness and accuracy in examination outcomes.
The government's swift action, including the transfer of key officials and the order for a procurement probe, underscores the seriousness with which these issues are being addressed, aiming to restore confidence in the integrity of the national board's examination processes.