Archive · 8 Sep 2026
MPSC Chairman Rejects Drug Inspector Exam Paper Leak Allegations
Vivek Bhimanwar leads the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, which conducts government job examinations.
He says a Drug Inspector exam paper may have leaked before he became chairman.
The commission reported the matter to police, and an investigation is continuing.
A committee has been created to suggest ways to stop this from happening again.
The state government has also formed another committee and is consulting students, parents, and teachers.
Bhimanwar says some accusations against him are politically motivated.
He says the commission has conducted 84 examinations during his tenure.
He also says new changes have helped make results come out faster.
MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar denied allegations linking him to the alleged Drug Inspector examination paper leak.
Bhimanwar said the alleged leak occurred before he assumed office at the Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
The MPSC filed a police complaint after receiving information, and an investigation is underway.
The MPSC and state government have formed committees to recommend measures preventing similar incidents.
Bhimanwar said reforms helped the commission conduct 84 examinations and declare some results within 18 to 21 days.
- Who
- MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, the state government, and investigating police authorities.
- What
- Bhimanwar rejected allegations connecting him to an alleged leak of the Drug Inspector examination question paper.
- When
- The statement was issued on Monday; Bhimanwar referred to an earlier detailed statement dated September 2, 2026.
- Where
- At the Maharashtra Public Service Commission in Maharashtra.
- Why
- Bhimanwar said the alleged leak occurred before his tenure and that investigations and committee reviews are intended to address the incident and prevent recurrence.
- Commission
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Chairman
- Vivek Bhimanwar
- Examination involved
- Drug Inspector examination
- Investigation status
- A police investigation is underway
- MPSC examinations during tenure
- 84 examinations: eight competitive and 76 screening examinations
- Reported result timelines
- Some results were declared within 18 to 21 days
- Additional review
- The MPSC and state government formed high-level committees