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Fadnavis Promises MPSC Probe, Reforms and Transparent Recruitment
MPSC students said some government recruitment exams may have had problems.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government would investigate these complaints.
He agreed to recheck some exams and consider special investigations.
Interviews for exams under review will stay paused.
Investigators will also examine a suspected Drug Inspector paper leak.
A new committee will ask students, parents and teachers how the system can improve.
The government plans to publish some reports and make exam papers available.
A special grievance cell will give students another way to raise complaints.
Fadnavis said the next exams should be conducted transparently.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accepted MPSC aspirants’ demands for rechecking, inquiries and SIT probes.
A new committee led by senior bureaucrat V Radha will recommend comprehensive examination-system reforms after consulting stakeholders across Maharashtra.
The government will review Group B, Group C and other exams, while suspending interviews where complaints are being examined.
Investigators will examine suspected paper leaks, agents, Telegram evidence and examinations held during the tenures of named officials.
A dedicated MPSC grievance cell, chaired by a retired judge, will let candidates submit complaints and receive responses.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, MPSC aspirants, government investigators and the Maharashtra Public Service Commission are involved.
- What
- The government accepted demands for examination rechecking, investigations, SIT probes and reforms to the recruitment process.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, with the reform committee expected to consult stakeholders across Maharashtra.
- When
- Thursday, September 10; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- The measures respond to complaints and suspected irregularities in MPSC and other recruitment examinations.
MPSC Aspirants’ Demands
Government’s Response
Exam irregularities
MPSC Aspirants’ Demands
Aspirants sought rechecking of examinations and inquiries or SIT probes into suspected irregularities.
Government’s Response
Fadnavis accepted these demands, saying complaints would be verified and apparent irregularities referred for detailed investigation.
Recruitment transparency
MPSC Aspirants’ Demands
Students called for greater transparency, access to examination papers and answers to concerns over marks and interviews.
Government’s Response
The government said it would make examination papers available, recommend access to answer sheets under the Right to Information Act and develop guidelines for interviews.
Accountability
MPSC Aspirants’ Demands
Aspirants demanded action over alleged misconduct and called for accountability, including concerns involving senior officials and the MPSC chairman.
Government’s Response
Fadnavis said action should target whoever is responsible and offered an independent inquiry, while rejecting any suggestion that officials would be protected.
Key facts
- Government commitment
- Fadnavis said action on the demands would begin within eight days.
- Reform committee
- A committee headed by senior bureaucrat V Radha will recommend comprehensive examination-system reforms.
- Exams under review
- Group B and Group C examinations held before and in 2025 may be rechecked.
- Investigations
- Examinations from the last two to three years will be investigated through an SIT.
- Paper leak case
- The Drug Inspector examination paper-leak investigation will continue, including examination of possible backward linkages.
- Grievance mechanism
- MPSC will establish a dedicated grievance cell with a retired judge.
- Applications
- About 12.5 lakh applications have been received for the examinations, although some may be duplicates or excluded.
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra chief minister addressing a delegation of MPSC students
“If there has been any irregularity, we cannot give justice by hiding it. We have to find it out. Therefore, whether it is the demand for rechecking, an inquiry or an SIT probe, I have accepted all the demands you have raised.”
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“The investigation has not ended with the arrests. We are now trying to find the backward linkages, whom these accused persons spoke to and who else may be involved.”
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Sources
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