Jat agitation: HSSC reschedules exam; now to be held on March 20

In the wake of ongoing protest by members of Jat community across the state, Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) on Friday rescheduled the written examination for filling up various posts to be held at Kaithal.

The examination, which was to be held on February 21, 2016, would now be held on March 20, 2016.

While stating this in Chandigarh on Friday, a spokesman of the Commission said that a notice to this effect has been issued. He however, said that the written examination has been postponed on "administrative grounds".

According to the fresh schedule, the examination for the post of Statistical Assistant would now be held at Kaithal during the morning session from 10.30 am to 12 pm. Similarly, the examination for the post of Veterinary Livestock Development Assistant (VLDA) would be held at Kaithal during the evening session from 3 pm to 4.30 pm.