GIS Gives Second Chance to Two Applicants After Dumsor Disrupts Online Aptitude Test
- Two applicants of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have been granted a second chance to retake their online aptitude test after a power outage disrupted their initial examination
- According to the young men, the system automatically submitted their incomplete tests and logged them out after the sudden power outage
- They expressed profound gratitude to well-meaning netizens who offered their support and encouragement in diverse ways following the unfortunate incident
Two young Ghanaians who earlier cried out for help after a power outage disrupted their online aptitude test as part of their application process with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have been granted another opportunity to retake the examination.
The applicants had gone viral on TikTok after sharing their frustration over how the unexpected blackout interfered with their test.
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According to the young men, they were actively answering questions during the online aptitude test when the lights suddenly went off.
Unfortunately, the laptops they were using had no internal batteries and immediately shut down, abruptly truncating their examination.
They explained that by the time electricity was restored and they reconnected, the system had automatically submitted their incomplete responses and logged them out.
Fearing possible disqualification from the recruitment process, the siblings appealed to the public and authorities for intervention.
However, in a fresh video update, the two brothers announced that they had received a message inviting them to retake the aptitude test.
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They have since rewritten and successfully submitted the examination. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to supporters, one of them said:
“Thank you for supporting us in various ways. We received a message this morning asking us to go and rewrite the test. My brother Elvis has been able to rewrite the exams, and it went very well. We were even able to finish ahead of time. We are thanking each and everyone who supported and assisted us in various ways.”
Their story has since been hailed by many as a testament to the power of social media advocacy and public support.
Watch the TikTok video here:
WASSCE applicants to Immigration receives update
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh noted that applicants for the Ghana Police Service could proceed with their application process. WASSCE applicants for the Ghana Immigration Service are advised to remain patient.
Their test environment is still being prepared, and they will receive notifications as soon as it is ready. The government has emphasised that the test deadline will be extended to accommodate all candidates affected by these updates.
With the Ghana Police Service upload now complete, Category C (WASSCE) applicants targeting the police can officially begin their exams. This positive step ensures that recruitment schedules for the police and other services stay on track, while providing clarity and relief to applicants who have been eagerly waiting.
Applicants call on Muntaka over aptitude test
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a group had appealed to Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak and the authorities to resolve the technical challenges job seekers are experiencing while taking online tests to potentially qualify for security services jobs.
A large group complained that the hitches are blocking them from advancing to the next stage, with some lamenting that they are unable to progress at all.
Source: YEN.com.gh
