Archive · 27 Jul 2026
MPSC Exam Under Scanner for Alleged Paper Leak
Rohit Pawar, an MLA, has accused the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) of leaking the Drug Inspector exam paper two days before the test.
He claims the paper was sold for Rs 12 lakh and that around 90 questions matched the leaked document.
Pawar urged an independent investigation and said students complained to the MPSC, but no action was taken.
The MPSC denies the allegations, saying the process was transparent and any complaints will be verified.
Rohit Pawar alleges the MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper was leaked and sold for Rs 12 lakh.
The alleged leak occurred two days before the March 22, 2026 exam, with the paper circulated on WhatsApp.
Around 90 of the 100 questions in the actual exam matched the leaked document.
Pawar claims the alleged racket was linked to Kautilya Academy in Nandurbar.
MPSC rejects the allegations, stating the process was transparent and any complaints will be verified.
- Who
- NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and MPSC
- What
- Allegations of paper leak in MPSC Drug Inspector exam
- When
- Allegations made on July 27, 2026; exam conducted on March 22, 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To expose alleged irregularities in the exam process
Rohit Pawar's Allegations
MPSC's Response
Paper Leak Allegations
Rohit Pawar's Allegations
Rohit Pawar alleges that the MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper was leaked and sold for Rs 12 lakh two days before the exam.
MPSC's Response
MPSC rejects the allegations, stating that the recruitment process was conducted transparently.
Evidence and Complaints
Rohit Pawar's Allegations
Pawar claims that around 90 of the 100 questions matched the leaked document and that students submitted formal complaints to the MPSC.
MPSC's Response
MPSC states that any complaints received will be verified and legal action will be taken if the allegations are found to be false.
- Date of Allegations
- July 27, 2026
- Exam Date
- March 22, 2026
- Alleged Leak Date
- March 20, 2026
- Alleged Sale Price
- Rs 12 lakh
- Alleged Advance Payment
- Rs 5 lakh
- Alleged Racket Location
- Kautilya Academy, Nandurbar
- MPSC's Stance
- Rejected allegations, stated process was transparent