Typing test: Chandigarh asks official to discuss matter with Panjab University

Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 5

Bringing some relief for those who have been waiting for the typing test after clearing the UT’s examination for posts of clerk and steno-typist, the Administrator has asked the Secretary (Personnel) to look into the matter.

The duty to conduct the typing test was outsourced to PU. However, the process was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The matter was highlighted in these columns on September 30.

“The UT Administrator directed the Secretary (Personnel) to discuss with Panjab University if they could conduct the typing test by following the Covid protocol issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs,” said a press note. The recommendation was made during the war room meeting headed by UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore.

The PU was ready to conduct the test at any given day, but was awaiting the Administration’s approval, sources said. The written examination was conducted on December 22 last year and the results were announced in February this year. The candidates, who cleared the first phase, have been waiting for the test since then. “It’s a good news. Over 500 candidates are waiting for the typing test. It has already been six months that the process is put on hold,” said a candidate.