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Seven Former Maoists Pass SSC Exam, Three Secure First Class
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:32 AM
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Seven ex-Maoists who surrendered last year cleared the Staff Selection Commission exam, with three scoring first class marks, signaling a move from armed struggle to mainstream employment.
Seven former Maoists who surrendered last year have successfully cleared the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exam, with three of them achieving first class marks. The SSC exam is a competitive test that recruits candidates for various government posts across India. Their success marks a significant shift from armed struggle to mainstream employment.
The results were announced by the SSC office after the candidates sat for the exam following a period of training and preparation. The achievement is viewed as a positive development in the broader peace process, illustrating how former insurgents can reintegrate into society.
While the SSC has not yet specified the exact positions the candidates are eligible for, the clearances open doors to a range of civil service roles, offering them a stable livelihood and a chance to contribute to public administration.
The results were announced by the SSC office after the candidates sat for the exam following a period of training and preparation. The achievement is viewed as a positive development in the broader peace process, illustrating how former insurgents can reintegrate into society.
While the SSC has not yet specified the exact positions the candidates are eligible for, the clearances open doors to a range of civil service roles, offering them a stable livelihood and a chance to contribute to public administration.