Demand for 10 Grace Marks as Grammar Questions Asked in LRD Exam Despite Not Being in Syllabus

To strengthen the Gujarat police force, the state government had announced 12,000 new posts for Lok Rakshak Dal (LRD) jawans. Following this, the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board had released the official syllabus for the exam. It was clearly mentioned that in the 20-mark Gujarati subject section, no grammar questions would be asked.

However, during the exam, 10 marks worth of grammar questions were included, creating anxiety among thousands of candidates about whether they would be able to pass. Consequently, the exam board chief, Nirja Gotru, was approached with a demand that these 10 marks be considered for grace marking when results are declared. As of now, no decision has been made by the committee, causing further concern among the aspirants.

Earlier, the syllabus for the 80-mark written exam had been defined as: 30 marks for Data Analysis, 30 marks for Quantitative Aptitude, and 20 marks for Gujarati subject (specifically for essay and comprehension-type answers). Candidates had even sought clarification on this from the then board chairman, Hasmukh Patel, who had confirmed on his YouTube channel that there would be no grammar-related questions. Based on this assurance, 2.37 lakh candidates, who cleared the physical test, prepared for the written exam without focusing on grammar.

Despite this, the exam included a 10-mark grammar question, which was outside the prescribed syllabus. Most candidates were unable to attempt it. Taking the issue seriously, the aspirants approached the DGP, who directed them to meet Recruitment Board head Nirja Gotru.

The candidates argued that the inclusion of this out-of-syllabus grammar section could negatively impact their results and future prospects. They demanded that 10 grace marks be awarded, ensuring that the minimum passing requirement of 40% is calculated accordingly. Nirja Gotru assured them that the matter would be discussed in the committee meeting and an appropriate decision would be taken.

However, since no final decision has been announced yet, the uncertainty continues to worry the candidates.