Guidelines and Instructions for Invigilators for the Conduct of Examinations
A. GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In general, Examinations invigilators are responsible for maintaining discipline and good order during and Test/Continuous Assessments.
- Normally, at least two invigilators shall be appointed for each examination hall.
- Only teaching staff shall be drafted as invigilators. Subject teachers shall not be posted as invigilators in examination halls where students are writing the examination in that subject.
- Invigilators shall disclose to the Centre Superintendent, well in advance, any conflict of interest (e.g. immediate family member/close relative is a candidate for the examination). This is essential to maintain transparency in the examination system and to avoid unnecessary complications, allegations and litigation
B. REPORTING AND TIMINGS
- Generally, scheduled Forenoon (F N) session examinations commence at 10:00 am and Afternoon (AN) session examinations commence at 2:30 pm.
- Invigilators shall report to the examination control room at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination:
- FN Session - 9:30 am
- AN Session- 2:00 pm
- Invigilators must be present inside the examination hall by:
- 9:45 am for FN session
- 2:15 pm for AN session
- Adjustment or interchanging of invigilation duties among invigilators is not permitted. In unavoidable circumstances, the matter shall be brought to the notice of the Centre Superintendent one day in advance, with suitable alternative arrangements,