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CBSE chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta were removed after class 12 students raised concerns about mismatched scanned answer sheets in the On-Screen Marking system. The board has faced criticism over technical failures, delayed re-evaluation, and payment issues.

The Central government has reassigned Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta following growing concerns over the functioning of the board's digital evaluation system. The move comes amid a widening controversy surrounding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) platform used during the 2026 board examination process.

The transfers were ordered after the Ministry of Education initiated a review of the procurement and implementation of the digital assessment system. A committee has also been constituted to examine the circumstances under which the platform was introduced and whether all prescribed procedures were followed.

The OSM system was brought in to modernise the evaluation process and improve efficiency in checking answer scripts. However, after the declaration of results, several students and parents reported difficulties while accessing answer sheets and applying for verification and re-evaluation. Concerns were also raised about technical glitches and the overall functioning of the online platform.

The controversy gained momentum as complaints surfaced regarding discrepancies in scanned answer books and delays in post-result services. Questions were subsequently raised about the procurement process and the safeguards built into the digital system. The developments prompted calls from various stakeholders for greater transparency and accountability.