Bihar School Examination Board, Patna (BSEB) is a major institution responsible for conducting examinations and evaluation for the state’s students. The committee has adopted a systematic and transparent process to evaluate the answer books of examinations (secondary and initial) held in the year 2024. The process includes roles such as Principal Examiner, Co-Examiner, Computer Jankar personnel, evaluation center director, and assistant personnel. For all these roles, the Bihar School Examination Committee has set a proper remuneration (honorarium), which varies based on nature, responsibilities, and time. In this blog, we will provide detailed information about these roles, their functions, and related remuneration, so that teachers, employees, and other stakeholders have clarity about this process.
Evaluation process and roles
For evaluation of answer books of the examination 2024, the Bihar School Examination Board has deployed a workforce at several levels, which ensures accuracy and fairness of examination results. Here are the details of various roles and their functions:
- Relaxation of Principal Examinator
- Principal examiner overall monitors the evaluation of the answer books. They lead the team of examiners, ensuring the timeliness of distribution and the evaluation process of the answer books. This role is important for the quality and accuracy of the examination.
- Recruitment: ₹ 600/- per working day.
- This amount reflects the responsibilities of this role and the need for leadership.
- Co-Examinator’s remuneration
- Co-examiner makes a real evaluation of the answer books. They examine the answers of the students, allocate the marks correctly, and help improve any errors. This task demands accuracy and attention.
- Recruitment: ₹ 15/- at the rate of answer book.
- This amount is considered appropriate for the evaluation of each answer book, which reflects the nature of the work.
- Associate Teacher (MPP)
- Associate teachers assist in the evaluation process, especially in the initial investigation or data management of the answers of students. This role is important in making the examination process smooth.
- Recruitment: ₹ 3/- at the rate of answer book.
- This amount is prescribed for supporting tasks, which reflects the efficient use of time and resources.
- Recruitment of Computer Jankar personnel (Checker-Maker/Supervisor)
- These personnel provide evaluation, data entry, and technical support of answer books on digital platforms. This role ensures the use of modern technology.
- Recruitment: ₹ 500/- per working day.
- This amount reflects technical expertise and demand for work.
- Recognition of Assessment Center Director
- This person is responsible for the overall care and coordination of the evaluation center. They ensure the distribution of examination papers, monitoring the evaluation process, and timely finance.
- Recruitment: ₹ 700/- per working day.
- This amount reflects the responsibilities of this role and the need for leadership.
- Co-ordinator’s remuneration
- Co-ordinators provide supporting leadership at the assessment center, which assists the director in tasks.
- Recruitment: ₹ 600/- per working day.
- This zodiac signifies the responsibilities of leadership and coordination.
- Additional allowance for all personnel working at the evaluation center
- All personnel are given additional allowance for evaluation work, which recognizes their hard work and time.
- Recruitment: ₹ 40/- per working day.
- This amount is considered appropriate for supporting works.
- Integrated assessment points check (per student)
- In this role, examiners have to check the marks of students, so that there is no error and the results are accurate.
- Recruitment: ₹ 200/- per personnel per working day.
- This amount has been fixed keeping in mind the complexity and accuracy of the investigation.
- Fourth class worker (office attendant, watchman, data form, cleaning worker)
- These personnel perform helpful work in the evaluation center, such as keeping records, cleaning, and management of logistics.
- Recruitment: ₹ 125/- per working day per personnel.
- This amount is in line with the nature of supporting works.
10. Recruitment of Lekhpal and Lekhya Clerk
- Lachayala and Clean Clerk are responsible for keeping data management and record.
- Recruitment: ₹ 200/- (Lachayapal, Maximum 01 personnel) and ₹ 150/- (Little Clerk, Maximum 01 personnel) per working day.
- This amount reflects the responsibilities of data management.
- Travel and Stagnation Allowance of Principal Executive/Co-Executive -Co-Examinator
- Traveling and stagnation allowance is provided for an examiner who works at the evaluation centers outside Patna.
- Recruitment: ₹ 300/- per working day (travel allowance, outside Patna) and ₹ 75/- per working day (operating allowance, within class 08) or ₹ 210/- per working day (outside class 08).
- This amount reflects geographical location and demand for work.
- Magistrate and police officer’s remuneration
- These officers are deployed to maintain security and the system.
- Recruitment: ₹ 200/- per working day.
- This amount reflects security responsibilities.
- For packing, registration, and sealing of answer books
- Additional resources and personnel are required for this task.
- Recruitment: ₹ 330/- per thousand at the rate of answer book.
- This zodiac signifies the complexity and volume of work.
- Generator (Standby)
- Generator is arranged for power supply, which ensures technical support.
- Recruitment: ₹ 10,000/- a must.
- This amount reflects the use of technical resources.
- Local Operations Allowance of External Principal Examiners/Co-Examiners
- External testers are provided an allowance for local work.
- Recruitment: ₹ 40/- per working day.
- This amount is considered appropriate for local help.
Pre-Evaluation and Post-Evaluation Period
The document mentions that the Evaluation Center Director, Co-ordinator, and third/fourth class personnel will also be provided honorarium/additional allowance for pre-evolution (before examination) and post-evidence (after examination) period. This period is scheduled for 03 days pre-evolution and 03 days for post-evidence, which assists in the preparation and closing of the work.
Objective Behind Remuneration
While determining the amount of remuneration (honorarium), the Bihar School Examination Committee has considered many factors, such as:
- Complexity of work: More remuneration for high responsible positions such as Principal Examinator and Directors, while lower for supporting roles.
- Hours of work: The amount has been fixed based on working day or per answer book, which reflects time and effort.
- Geographical location: Additional travel and stagnation allowance for evaluation centers outside Patna, which ensures fairness and support.
- Resource Uses: Lump sum for generators and technical resources has been prescribed, which is necessary for power supply and technical support.
