PRAYAGRAJ, March 2 -- State Director of Secondary Education Dr Mahendra Dev has directed all District Inspectors of Schools (DIOS) to ensure that the sanctity of examination procedures is strictly maintained during the Holi festival holidays from March 1 to 4, 2026.

In a recent order, he stated that officers and staff assigned to examination duties must not leave their headquarters during the holiday period without prior written permission from the competent authority.

No officer will be permitted to leave headquarters without prior approval from the Divisional Joint Director of Education, and any violation will invite strict disciplinary action. Emphasising the top priority of question paper security, officials have been directed to en...