Gujarat Board Exams 2026: GSHSEB Issues CCTV, Fire Safety Rules for Centres
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• Updated on 24 Jan, 2026, 1:03 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has issued mandatory CCTV surveillance and fire safety guidelines for all centres conducting Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026. The board has instructed schools to ensure continuous recording, proper camera coverage, and valid fire safety clearance ahead of the exams starting on 26 February.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released strict operational guidelines for all centres conducting the Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) board examinations 2026, which are scheduled to begin on 26 February 2026. The board has made CCTV surveillance and fire safety compliance mandatory across all examination venues to ensure transparency, security, and fair conduct of the exams.
Mandatory CCTV Surveillance Rules for Exam Centres
Ahead of the Gujarat board exams 2026, GSHSEB has instructed all schools hosting exams to ensure that CCTV cameras are fully functional and properly installed throughout the examination blocks. Before detailing the requirements, the board has emphasised that CCTV monitoring is essential to prevent malpractice and maintain discipline during exams. Key CCTV instructions issued by GSHSEB include:
- Cameras must provide clear coverage of the entire exam block
- CCTV footage must clearly display:
- SSC/HSC exam block number
- Standard time clock
- Recording must begin 15 minutes before the exam starts and continue 15 minutes after the exam ends
- Separate video files must be maintained for:
- Main entrance gate
- Strong room
- CCTV recordings must be saved daily in two DVD copies
- One copy to be submitted to GSHSEB
- One copy to the District Education Officer
The board has also directed centre superintendents to appoint a computer-literate staff member exclusively to manage and monitor CCTV operations during exam days.
Fire Safety Compliance Made Compulsory
In addition to surveillance measures, GSHSEB has made fire safety compliance compulsory for all examination centres. Before listing the conditions, the board clarified that student safety is a top priority during large-scale examinations. As per the instructions:
- Exam centres must possess a valid Fire Safety No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Fire safety details must be clearly displayed at the entrance of the examination centre
- Centres failing to comply may face administrative action or disqualification
Gujarat Board Exam 2026 Schedule
The Gujarat SSC and HSC board examinations will be conducted as per the following timeline:
- Exam start date: 26 February 2026
- Exam end date: 18 March 2026
The schedule applies to:
- Regular students
- Repeater candidates
- Private candidates
- Separate exam categories
Board’s Objective Behind the Guidelines
GSHSEB stated that these measures have been introduced to:
- Prevent unfair practices during exams
- Ensure transparency in exam conduct
- Enhance student safety and security
- Maintain uniform standards across all exam centres
The board has instructed school authorities to complete all compliance checks well before the examination begins.
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