The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore technologies for conducting examinations in a digital mode. This RFI is intended for market assessment and technology discovery.
Important Notice
- This RFI is solely for information gathering and does not constitute a solicitation, tender, or commitment to procure any solution.
- Responses will be used to understand available technologies, approaches, and implementation considerations for digital examinations.
- Respondents are advised not to include proprietary information unless clearly marked.
Letter of Invitation
Reference No.: [HQ-PP001/6/2026-PP]
SSC invites information from interested entities like Technology Providers, System Integrators, OEMs, Startups, and Research Institutions on technology approaches, architectures, security practices, and operational models for digital examination systems. This exercise is non-binding and aims to inform SSC's future strategy, which may include pilots or proof-of-concepts.
Objectives of this RFI
- Understand available and emerging technologies for end-to-end digital examination delivery.
- Assess the feasibility, scalability, security, and cost drivers of different approaches.
- Identify multiple technology options and architectural models.
- Build a knowledge base for SSC's future roadmap.
Scope of Exploration
Respondents can propose solutions covering areas including:
- Examination Delivery Modes: Computer Based Test (CBT), tablet/handheld, offline-first, Secure Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD), remote proctored models, and emerging modalities.
- Core Functional Components: Question paper encryption, candidate authentication, exam conduct controls, answer capture, evaluation, and audit trails.
- Infrastructure and Deployment Models: Centralized vs. decentralized, cloud/on-premises/hybrid, edge-computing, and low bandwidth models.
- Security, Privacy, and Compliance: End-to-end security, controls against impersonation/cheating, device hardening, and compliance with IT policies.
Submission Process
- Who May Respond: Technology providers, system integrators, OEMs, startups, and research institutions.
- Submission Mode: Physical Submission or Online portal.
- Submission Address: Sh. Rajiv Saini, Joint Director(ER), Room No. 414, 4th Floor, Block-12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.
Indicative Schedule
| Milestone |
Date / Window |
| RFI Issue |
24/02/2026 |
| Clarification Window |
24/02/2026 to 03/03/2026 |
| Response Submission Deadline |
17/03/2026 |
Contact Information
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