Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Nashik Committee Seeks Student Feedback on Recruitment Exam Reforms
A government committee is checking how recruitment exams are conducted.
It wants the exams to be fair, safe and easier for candidates.
The committee met students and parents in Nashik.
They shared problems and suggestions about the examination process.
The committee is looking at identity checks, exam centres and question-paper security.
It is also considering digital tools and other security technologies.
The group will compare systems used in other states and countries.
It will then send recommendations to the State Government.
A high-level committee is reviewing Maharashtra’s recruitment examination system.
The committee consulted students and parents in Nashik about difficulties and expectations.
Proposed reforms aim to make exams more candidate-friendly, secure, transparent, reliable and impartial.
The review covers authentication, entry controls, question-paper confidentiality, centres, infrastructure and staffing.
The committee will study domestic and international practices before submitting recommendations to the State Government.
- Who
- A high-level committee chaired by Additional Chief Secretary V. Radha, along with officials from administration, policing, technology and other departments.
- What
- A comprehensive review of the recruitment examination system and consultations on possible reforms.
- When
- The committee was constituted through a Government Resolution dated September 4, 2026; Nashik was part of the final consultation phase.
- Where
- Niyojan Bhavan at the Nashik Collectorate, in the Nashik division.
- Why
- To improve examinations and help prevent malpractice and unfair means while supporting the selection of capable officers.
- Committee chairperson
- V. Radha, Additional Chief Secretary (Services), General Administration Department
- Consultation location
- Niyojan Bhavan, Collectorate, Nashik
- Consultation participants
- Students and parents from the Nashik division
- Priority goals
- Candidate-friendliness, stability, security, transparency, reliability and impartiality
- Review areas
- Candidate authentication, entry control, question-paper confidentiality, centres, infrastructure, monitoring and manpower
- Technology focus
- Information technology, digital systems and security technologies
- Next step
- The committee will submit a reform report to the State Government