Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Madhya Pradesh STF Uncovers Large Fake D.Ed Marksheet Recruitment Scam
Imagine some people wanted to become teachers in government schools but didn't have the right college papers.
A group created fake D.Ed report cards, making them look real and even faking the verification stamps.
Teachers who bought these fake papers for jobs were hired.
But, the police, called the STF, found out during an investigation.
They discovered that the papers were never officially issued.
The police have now filed a case against 34 teachers and are investigating a whole network of people involved, including those who made the fake papers and potentially some officials who might have helped.
This has raised big questions about how teachers are hired and checked in the state.
Madhya Pradesh STF has exposed a major scam using fake D.Ed marksheets for government teacher recruitment.
An FIR has been filed against 8 teachers, with 26 more under investigation, totaling 34 implicated individuals.
The scam involved forged marksheets and fabricated verification documents, creating an illusion of legitimacy.
Teachers used these fake degrees to secure positions in districts like Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, and Indore.
The STF is investigating a wider network including racketeers, middlemen, and potential involvement of education department officials.
- Who
- Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh, 34 teachers (8 named accused), racketeers, middlemen, and potentially education department officials.
- What
- Uncovered a large-scale recruitment scam involving fake and forged Diploma in Education (D.Ed) marksheets used by individuals to secure government teaching positions.
- When
- The STF announced the bust on Tuesday, following a confidential complaint received months prior. Some teachers had been working for years.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, specifically affecting government schools in districts including Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, and Indore.
- Why
- To gain fraudulent entry into government teaching jobs using fabricated educational qualifications.
Accused Teachers
STF Investigators
Authenticity of D.Ed Marksheets
Accused Teachers
Secured government teaching jobs using D.Ed marksheets that were allegedly verified through fabricated confirmation letters from education offices.
STF Investigators
Discovered that the D.Ed marksheets and verification reports used by teachers were completely fake and never issued by the authorized board or education offices.
Involvement of Officials
Accused Teachers
Obtained government jobs through the alleged connivance of certain education department officials who failed to verify their credentials.
STF Investigators
Suspect possible involvement of officials within the Education Department who allegedly helped process these fraudulent recruitments and forged verification documents.
- Investigating Agency
- Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh
- Scam Type
- Fake D.Ed Marksheets for Government Teacher Recruitment
- Total Teachers Investigated
- 34
- Named Accused (FIR)
- 8 teachers (7 from Gwalior)
- Additional Teachers Under Investigation
- 26
- Alleged Sale Price (per marksheet)
- Not explicitly stated, but implies significant cost
- Districts Affected
- Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Indore
- Criminal Charges
- Sections 420, 468, 471, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code
