Archive · 3 Sep 2026
KPSC Recruitment Scam Probe Finds Candidates Admitting Payments
Investigators are looking into alleged cheating in the hiring of 400 veterinary officers.
Seven more candidates reportedly told investigators they tried to get jobs by paying money.
The alleged payments ranged from ₹40 lakh to ₹80 lakh.
Some people reportedly paid before the selection process, while others paid afterward.
Mohammed Suhail, described as the main accused, has been arrested and questioned.
Investigators are checking whether money was shared with officials, KPSC members and middlemen.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said investigators should be allowed to work freely.
He also blamed the BJP and NDA over the appointment of the KPSC chairman.
Seven more candidates reportedly admitted to CID officials that they tried to secure veterinary officer jobs by paying money.
Investigators said alleged payments ranged from ₹40 lakh to ₹80 lakh.
Some candidates allegedly paid advances before selection, while others paid after completing recruitment.
The CID is investigating claims that bribe money was shared among officials, KPSC members and middlemen.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended the probe and alleged BJP-NDA responsibility for appointing the KPSC chairman.
- Who
- The CID, seven additional candidates, arrested prime accused Mohammed Suhail, KPSC officials and members, middlemen, and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are central to the report.
- What
- The CID is investigating alleged irregularities in recruiting 400 veterinary officers, including claims that candidates paid bribes to secure posts.
- When
- Seven candidates appeared before CID officials on Tuesday; the revelations followed Mohammed Suhail’s arrest.
- Where
- Bengaluru, in Karnataka.
- Why
- Investigators are examining alleged payments for jobs and claims that the money was distributed among officials, KPSC members and middlemen.
State Government and Investigators
BJP-NDA Accountability Question
Control of the investigation
State Government and Investigators
Shivakumar said his government had given the Home Minister and investigating officers complete freedom to conduct the probe.
BJP-NDA Accountability Question
The report does not provide a response from the BJP or NDA to Shivakumar’s remarks.
Responsibility for KPSC appointments
State Government and Investigators
Shivakumar alleged that the NDA government was responsible for appointing the KPSC chairman and questioned links between people involved.
BJP-NDA Accountability Question
No counterclaim or explanation from the BJP or NDA is reported in the article.
- Recruitment under investigation
- 400 veterinary officer posts
- Reported payment range
- ₹40 lakh to ₹80 lakh
- Candidates questioned
- Seven additional candidates reportedly admitted attempting to pay for posts
- Payment timing
- Some alleged advances were paid before selection, while others were paid after recruitment
- Prime accused
- Mohammed Suhail was arrested and is being questioned
- Alleged distribution
- Investigators are examining claims that money for some posts was shared in a 60:40 ratio
- Political response
- D.K. Shivakumar said the government had given investigators complete freedom and questioned BJP-NDA links