Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Karnataka Faces Fresh KPSC Recruitment Scam Allegations
In Karnataka, India, more than 50 candidates have accused the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) of unfair practices in the recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officer jobs.
They claim that jobs were sold for large amounts of money and that the selection process was not fair.
The candidates want the authorities to investigate and cancel the current selection if the allegations are true.
The BJP has blamed the Congress party for the scandal, while the Congress argues that the allegations are politically motivated.
The KPSC and the Karnataka government have not yet responded to the allegations.
More than 50 candidates allege large-scale irregularities in the recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officers by the KPSC.
Jobs were allegedly sold for as much as ₹80 lakh per seat.
Candidates demand an FIR and a thorough investigation into the matter.
The recruitment examination was held on January 8, and the results were declared on July 17.
The BJP has blamed the Congress party for the scandal, while the Congress argues that the allegations are politically motivated.
- Who
- More than 50 candidates and the BJP
- What
- Allegations of large-scale irregularities in the recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officers by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
- When
- The recruitment examination was held on January 8, and the results were declared on July 17. The allegations were made in July 2026.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Candidates allege that government jobs were being sold for as much as ₹80 lakh per seat and that the selection process was manipulated.
Congress Supporters
BJP Supporters
Responsibility for Scam
Congress Supporters
Congress supporters argue that the allegations are politically motivated and that the BJP is trying to tarnish the Congress's image.
BJP Supporters
BJP supporters point to the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that the scam is a reflection of the Congress's governance in Karnataka.
- Number of Candidates Alleging Irregularities
- More than 50
- Number of Veterinary Officer Posts
- 400
- Alleged Amount for Job
- ₹80 lakh per seat
- Date of Recruitment Examination
- January 8
- Date of Results Declaration
- July 17
- Location of Protest
- Vidhana Soudha Police Station