Bombay HC cancels clerk typing test after technical glitches at multiple centres
The Bombay High Court has cancelled a clerk recruitment typing test following widespread reports of technical failures at examination centers. A new date for the examination will be announced to ensure fairness for all candidates.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the importance of administrative accountability and the protection of candidate rights in large-scale public recruitment processes.
The Bombay High Court on Saturday (August 29, 2026) cancelled the typing test for the recruitment of 1,362 clerk posts after candidates complained of technical glitches at examination centres across Maharashtra and ordered a fresh test.
The decision followed protests by candidates who said server failures, non-responsive keyboards, software lag, automatic logouts and differences in test start times had affected their performance.
Affected candidates demanded a re-examination, citing concerns over the conduct of the test and the impact of the technical issues.
In a notice issued on Saturday (August 29, 2026), the Registrar (Personnel) said the August 16 typing test had been cancelled “to uphold the highest standards of fairness in the selection process”. The fresh test would be held on a date and at venues to be announced separately on the High Court’s website.
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