Scribe Guidelines for Disabled Candidates
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Powered by AIVisually impaired candidates permitted to use the services of a scribe must have a disability of not less than 40%. These candidates must declare their intention to use a scribe at the time of applying online. If candidates opt for a scribe, they will not have access to the test content in magnified font. The candidate and the scribe must meet all eligibility criteria outlined, and misuse of this provision will lead to cancellation of candidature .
Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is provided to candidates with locomotor disabilities, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, or visual impairment, where the disabilities slow down their performance. Candidates with less than 40% disability and difficulties in writing are also eligible, though the time is given on a pro-rata basis if the exam duration is less than an hour. Only candidates registered for compensatory time at the time of online registration are eligible, and they must have a registered impairment of at least 40% .
To prevent misuse of scribe facilities, both the candidate and scribe must provide a declaration confirming eligibility, and providing false information results in debarment. Scribes can only assist one candidate per examination. During the examination, if it's found that a scribe is independently answering, the session will be terminated, and the candidate's exam is cancelled. The IBPS reserves the right to conduct Aadhaar verification and share lists of debarred candidates and scribes with other agencies .
The guidelines link scribe use to examination integrity by mandating strict adherence to eligibility criteria, such as ensuring the candidate's necessity for a scribe is certified by competent medical authorities. Both scribe and candidate must confirm compliance in an undertaking, and false declarations lead to debarment. Mechanisms like Aadhaar verification and potential sharing of debarred lists help uphold examination standards. These protocols aim to ensure that only those with legitimate needs access scribes, maintaining competitive fairness .
Candidates must register for compensatory time when applying online for the examination. This facility applies to those with locomotor disabilities, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disabilities, who show impairments of 40% or more. Visually impaired candidates who choose to use a scribe are also eligible, but cannot view the test in a magnified font. These conditions prevent candidates from exploiting the system without having registered impairments .
IBPS is responsible for ensuring that all guidelines are adhered to, providing necessary facilities like compensatory time, and verifying the legitimacy of candidates' claims for scribes. They must conduct Aadhaar verification when needed and manage the access to compensatory accommodations, ensuring only eligible candidates benefit. Furthermore, IBPS must maintain transparency and cooperation with other recruiting agencies through the sharing of debarred lists, upholding fairness and integrity in exams .
The candidate is responsible for arranging his or her own scribe at their expense. The candidate must ensure that the scribe meets all the stipulated eligibility criteria. The candidate and the scribe must also submit an undertaking confirming the scribe's eligibility. Additionally, the candidate must fully satisfy the Medical Officer of the Bank regarding the necessity for using a scribe due to physical limitations in writing. Failure to meet these conditions, or providing false information, can result in the cancellation of candidacy .
Providing magnified font helps visually impaired candidates who are not using a scribe to access exam content more clearly, enhancing their independent engagement with the examination. However, candidates using a scribe are excluded from this facility to prevent dual accommodations that could provide an excessive advantage. This exclusion helps maintain a balanced level of support across candidates, ensuring that the assistance provided aligns with actual needs and does not distort equity principles .
The guidelines may evolve based on new directives from the Government of India, reflecting changes in disability ratings, technology advancements, or adjustments in inclusive education policies. Such changes could involve the conditions for compensatory time, criteria for scribe eligibility, or the inclusion of additional assistive technologies. Any modifications would ensure the guidelines remain relevant and equitable, aligning with current standards in education and accessibility policies .
The proforma requirement streamlines the verification of candidates' claims by necessitating a certification from a competent medical authority, confirming their need for a scribe. Candidates must submit this certificate during online exam registration, ensuring that only those who genuinely need a scribe utilize this option. This procedure safeguards against misuse of scribe facilities, preventing unwarranted advantage or resource allocation .