The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has handed down a strict punishment to a job candidate who attempted to cheat during the 47th BCS Preliminary Examination by writing notes on their admit card. The candidate’s roll number is 15001520.
Official Notification
- The announcement was made on Sunday, 28 September, through a notification signed by Masuma Afrin, the BPSC Exam Controller (Cadre).
- S.M. Matiur Rahman, BPSC’s Public Relations Officer, also confirmed the news.
Details of the Offence
- During the examination, the candidate with roll number 15001520 tried to cheat by writing notes on their admit card.
- The BPSC stated that this act falls under the “Disciplinary Measures for Misconduct, 2000” and is considered a punishable offence.
- As a result, the candidate’s preliminary examination for the 47th BCS has been cancelled.
Additional Penalties
- The candidate has also been declared ineligible for any BPSC-conducted examination for the next year.
- Furthermore, they are barred from applying for any posts advertised by the commission during this period.
Key Points
| Detail | Information |
| Exam | 47th BCS Preliminary |
| Offending candidate’s roll number | 15001520 |
| Nature of offence | Attempted cheating (writing on admit card) |
| Applicable rule | Disciplinary Measures for Misconduct, 2000 |
| Immediate consequence | Exam cancelled |
| Additional penalty | Ineligible for one year for any BPSC exams or applications |
The BPSC’s strict action underscores its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of malpractice, emphasising integrity and fairness in the recruitment process.



