Archive · 2 Sep 2026
MPSC Drug Inspector Paper Leak Leads Seventh-Rank Arrest
Police arrested a candidate who ranked seventh in a government job examination.
They say she received the questions before the test.
Police also allege she intentionally got 10 answers wrong so nobody would suspect her.
Six other people had already been arrested in the case.
Some of those arrested worked for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
The examination was for Drug Inspector jobs in Maharashtra.
The commission cancelled the recruitment process after complaints about the test.
A new examination will be held so candidates can have a fair chance.
Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Rituja Patil, who ranked seventh in the Drug Inspector examination.
Police allege Patil received the leaked paper and deliberately answered 10 questions incorrectly to avoid suspicion.
Seven people have now been arrested, including three Maharashtra Public Service Commission officials.
The screening examination was held on March 22 across six divisional headquarters in Maharashtra.
The commission cancelled the recruitment process after complaints and announced a fresh examination.
- Who
- Rituja Patil, six previously arrested people, and the Maharashtra Public Service Commission are central to the case.
- What
- Police arrested Patil over an alleged Drug Inspector examination paper leak and alleged deliberate wrong answers.
- When
- Patil was arrested on Tuesday; the screening examination was conducted on March 22, and complaints were received between July 22 and 26.
- Where
- Patil was arrested in Nandurbar; the examination was held at six divisional headquarters across Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police allege examination questions were accessed and distributed before the test; the commission cancelled the recruitment process to protect fairness and examination integrity.
- Arrested candidate
- Rituja Patil, who reportedly secured seventh rank
- Total arrests
- Seven people, including three Maharashtra Public Service Commission officials
- Examination
- Drug Inspector (Group-B) screening examination
- Examination date
- March 22
- Candidates eligible for interviews
- 506 candidates
- Candidates interviewed
- 488 candidates appeared for interviews held from July 1 to 22
- Commission response
- The recruitment process was cancelled and a fresh examination was announced