Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Rajasthan Arrests Five Over 2018 Exam Scam
In Rajasthan, India, five officials were arrested for cheating in exams that happened in 2019 but were for jobs from 2018.
These exams were for jobs like Supervisor for Women Empowerment, Laboratory Assistant, and Agriculture Supervisor.
Over 9.40 lakh people applied for just 3,212 jobs.
The police think these officials did something wrong in these exams.
Five officials arrested for irregularities in 2018 recruitment exams conducted in 2019.
Exams involved Supervisor (Women Empowerment), Laboratory Assistant, and Agriculture Supervisor posts.
Over 9.40 lakh applicants for 3,212 posts across three departments.
Arrests made by the Special Operations Group (SoG) of Rajasthan Police.
Exams were conducted in 2019 but pertained to 2018 recruitment.
- Who
- Five officials of the State Staff Selection Board, including the Technical In-charge
- What
- Arrested for irregularities in 2018 recruitment exams
- When
- Exams conducted in 2019, arrests made recently
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Alleged scam and irregularities in recruitment exams
- Arrested Personnel
- Five, including Technical In-charge
- Exams Involved
- Supervisor (Women Empowerment), Laboratory Assistant, Agriculture Supervisor
- Year of Exams
- 2019 (for 2018 recruitment)
- Total Applicants
- 9.40 lakh
- Total Posts
- 3,212