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Bizarre Names in Chhattisgarh Police Exam Results Spark Row

Bizarre Names in Chhattisgarh Police Exam Results Spark Row
When Names Stir A ‘Storm In A Teacup’ · deccanchronicle.com

The government of a state in India called Chhattisgarh was hiring people for police jobs.

People who wanted these jobs first had to pass a written test.

When the list of people who passed the test came out, some names looked very strange, like 'News' and 'Spacerani.'

Many people were surprised and wondered if something had gone wrong.

A political party called the Congress asked for an investigation.

The group in charge of the test, called the CGPSC, said the candidates typed those names themselves when they signed up online.

One candidate came forward and said that 'News' is the name written on his official documents.

The ruling party, called the BJP, said the Congress was creating confusion without checking the facts.

Officials told everyone to trust only the official website for accurate information.

Key facts

Exam
CGPSC recruitment for Subedar, Sub-Inspector (SI), and Platoon Commander posts
Preliminary exam date
July 12, 2026
Examination centres
183 centres across all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh
Vacancies
341 posts
Results declared
August 4, 2026
Shortlisted candidates
7,301 (per one article) or 7,310 (per another)
Main examination
Tentatively scheduled for October 24-26
CGPSC clarification
Names were entered by candidates themselves during online application; no irregularity

Quotes

Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

“"The Congress is trying to mislead people without verifying the facts. The PSC has already explained how these names appeared. Instead of creating confusion, the Congress should answer questions about the PSC recruitment scam during its own tenure and paper leak cases in states where it is in power."”
NDTV
“"Congratulating candidates named "News" and "Spacerani" for clearing the preliminary examination, Baghel remarked sarcastically that after "Sunny Leone receiving benefits under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, this is yet another unprecedented achievement under the Vishnu Deo Sai government."”
NDTV

Sources

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