PRESS RELEASE
SSC Exam Disruptions Spark Allegations of Corporate Sabotage: TCS Under Investigation
New Delhi, July 28, 2025 — In a shocking development that has sent ripples across the education and corporate sectors, multiple credible sources have come forward alleging that recent nationwide disruptions in SSC (Staff Selection Commission) examinations were not a case of mismanagement, but a deliberate act of sabotage.
Over the past weeks, SSC candidates across India faced unprecedented confusion—empty halls, delayed entry, missing invigilators, and last-minute cancellations. While initial blame pointed to logistical failure, insider reports now suggest a more sinister story.
Allegations Against TCS Emerge
According to internal sources and a signed complaint from one of India’s largest exam centre heads, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)—the previous exam vendor—allegedly orchestrated large-scale disruption. The complaint outlines that TCS agents:
– Pressured centre staff to delay student entry,
– Instructed certain centres to remain closed or underperform, and
– Actively worked to destabilise the decentralised examination model introduced by the government.
This complaint, currently under review, claims TCS officials threatened and coerced local exam administrators, urging them to influence operations across multiple centres.
A Corporate Monopoly in Question
The central government had recently initiated reforms in the examination system, decentralising the process to enhance transparency and break long-standing monopolies. TCS, which previously held dominant control over exam logistics, reportedly lost its contract as part of this overhaul.
Sources suggest that the sabotage may have been a retaliatory attempt to discredit the new, more inclusive system.
Corporate Conduct Under Scrutiny
This incident brings back memories of another public outrage involving the Tata Group—when a senior citizen was assaulted mid-flight aboard Air India. The company faced criticism for its delayed and indifferent response.
Such events raise pressing questions about the evolving corporate culture within legacy institutions.
The Legacy of Shri Ratan Tata
These recent events stand in stark contrast to the values of Shri Ratan Tata, who is globally recognised for his empathy, ethical leadership, and personal accountability during crises. From personally visiting accident sites to providing extended financial support to factory workers, Mr. Tata exemplified human-centric leadership.
Many are now questioning whether those values are still upheld within the group he once led.
Government Response
The government has taken swift action by assuming control of all upcoming SSC examinations, implementing heightened monitoring, and reinforcing decentralised execution protocols. Investigations are ongoing, and should the allegations against TCS be substantiated, strict legal action is expected.
A Larger Reflection
This episode serves as a reminder:
No corporation should place profit above the dreams of millions of young Indians.
As India modernises its governance systems, corporations must align not only with efficiency but with empathy, accountability, and integrity.
