Fact-Checking Policy & Verification Protocol
Effective & Last Revised: August 06, 2026•AAZAD EDUCATION Editorial Board•Lead Verification Editor: Nitin Kherala
1. Fact-Checking Policy Overview
At AAZAD EDUCATION (accessible from https://aazadeducation.com), factual accuracy is the bedrock of our digital journalism. Every article, government recruitment guide, exam result announcement, admit card alert, answer key release, and welfare scheme summary published on our platform directly impacts the career decisions of competitive examination aspirants across India.
In an online environment often cluttered with unverified rumors, outdated exam dates, and clickbait vacancy claims, our Fact-Checking Policy establishes a strict, transparent, and multi-layered verification framework. This document outlines the rigorous protocols our editorial desk enforces before and after publishing any piece of educational content.
This policy aligns with the high quality and publisher transparency expectations defined by Google’s Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines (E-E-A-T), Google News Publisher Guidelines, Google Discover Criteria, and Google AdSense Quality Standards.
2. Our Uncompromising Commitment to Factual Accuracy
We are committed to delivering 100% verified, objective, and timely information. We recognize that an incorrect application deadline, a misstated age relaxation rule, or a wrong fee calculation can cause genuine hardship for job seekers.
Therefore, AAZAD EDUCATION enforces a zero-guessing policy: if a specific recruitment detail (such as pay scale, category allocation, or examination date) is not explicitly stated in official government documents, we state "Not Mentioned in Official Notification" rather than speculating or making unverified estimations.
3. Why Fact-Checking Matters for Education & Recruitment
For competitive exam aspirants preparing for Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Banking (IBPS, SBI), and State PSC examinations, accurate information is critical.
Verified application timelines ensure candidates never miss registration windows or fee submission dates.
Accurate category-wise fee breakdowns prevent payment errors or submission rejections.
Cross-checking prevents job seekers from falling prey to fake recruitment notices circulated on social media.
Precise educational and age limit checks ensure applicants invest time only in posts for which they qualify.
4. Official Primary Information Sources
To maintain strict editorial integrity, our verification team relies exclusively on primary public official sources. We monitor government portals continuously, including:
- Official Central & State Gazettes
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) Releases
- Official Government Portals (`.gov.in`)
- Official Recruitment Websites (`.nic.in` / `.in`)
Note: Referencing government portals reflects our research methodology. AAZAD EDUCATION does not claim exclusive government partnerships, official authorization, or insider access. All official PDF notices referenced belong to their respective government issuers.
5. Our 8-Point Pre-Publication Verification Standard
Before any recruitment article or examination guide is authorized for live deployment, every data point is checked against our 8-point verification matrix:
Category-wise distributions (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD) are cross-checked for mathematical sum accuracy.
Minimum/maximum age cut-off dates and category relaxation rules are verified word-for-word.
Degree, diploma, certificate, and technical language proficiency requirements are clearly separated.
Fee amounts for each category and accepted online payment modes are double-checked.
Start dates, closing deadlines, fee payment cut-offs, and correction windows are verified.
Examination stages (Prelims, Mains, Interview, Physical Test, Document Verification) are confirmed.
Subject marks, question counts, exam duration, and negative marking rules are verified against official notices.
Direct links to official PDF notifications and application portals are tested prior to publishing.
6. Cross-Verification Methodology
Single-source announcements are often prone to early revision or short window advertisements. Whenever a recruitment authority releases a brief notification, our editorial team cross-references the announcement against:
If discrepancies exist between short newspaper advertisements and full detailed PDF releases, the detailed official PDF document always takes precedence.
7. Editorial Review & Sign-Off Pipeline
At AAZAD EDUCATION, content creation follows a structured 6-stage editorial workflow:
Primary Official Monitoring:
Tracking government portals for newly released recruitment gazettes and notification PDFs.
Fact Extraction & Tabulation:
Extracting essential data into structured, candidate-friendly summary tables.
Independent Fact Verification:
Double-checking eligibility cut-offs, fee categories, and link health against primary PDFs.
Lead Editor Review:
Pre-publication review by Founder & Lead Writer Nitin Kherala for readability, Schema markup, and tone.
Live Publishing & Syndication:
Deploying static HTML page with JSON-LD Schema, Google News sitemap inclusion, and RSS syndication.
Post-Publication Lifecycle Management:
Updating articles when official corrigenda, admit cards, or result scorecards are released.
8. Responsible Breaking News Protocol
When breaking educational announcements occur (e.g., unexpected exam date postponements or urgent answer key releases), speed is vital—but accuracy remains paramount.
AAZAD EDUCATION never publishes unverified rumors or social media leaks as breaking news. If an official recruitment board releases a breaking alert, we publish a verified breaking summary immediately, clearly noting which details are confirmed and which detailed guidelines are awaited from official authorities.
9. Continuous Article Updating & Revision History
Government recruitment is an ongoing process. A single recruitment notification evolves through multiple stages over several months.
Our Article Lifecycle Principles:
10. Handling Errors & Correction Standard
Despite our multi-stage verification workflow, typographical errors or official recruitment modifications may occur. AAZAD EDUCATION handles errors with complete reader transparency:
Minor Typographical Fixes
Spelling mistakes, formatting errors, or broken link fixes are corrected immediately without altering the factual substance of the article.
Major Factual Corrections
If a date, eligibility criteria, or fee figure is amended, we correct the data immediately and insert a clear [Correction Notice] at the top of the article explaining what was amended and why.
11. Reader Error Reporting & Feedback Channel
We welcome candidate feedback. If you identify an error, a broken official link, an outdated exam date, or a discrepancy with an official PDF notification, please report it to our editorial team immediately.
Submitted error reports are assigned top priority by our lead editor and reviewed within 2 hours.
12. Contact Our Fact-Checking Desk
Report factual errors or submit verification suggestions directly to our editorial team.
13. Core Fact-Checking Principles
Zero guessing, zero unverified claims, zero speculative vacancy numbers.
Explicit primary source attribution and direct official PDF links on every article.
Unbiased reporting free from sensationalized titles or exaggerated exam difficulty claims.
Reporting free from commercial sponsors, government PR, or advertiser influences.
Fast page loads, clean mobile design, zero deceptive popups, and candidate safety.
Open correction policy, visible timestamps, and fast reader feedback resolution.
14. Continuous Quality Improvement
The educational publishing landscape is continuously evolving. AAZAD EDUCATION conducts monthly reviews of our fact-checking guidelines, source monitoring tools, and reader feedback logs under Founder & Primary Author Nitin Kherala to ensure our publishing standards remain state-of-the-art.