Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Kerala PSC Recruitment Probe Advances
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) is being investigated for irregularities in the recruitment process for the Chief Industry and Infrastructure Officer post.
The PSC has given important documents to the Crime Branch but is not sharing them with candidates who asked for them under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
This has caused controversy because the PSC is being seen as not being transparent.
The investigation will look into if there were any wrongdoings in the marking process or if someone tried to influence the results.
The outcome of this probe is important for the credibility of Kerala's main recruiting agency.
Kerala PSC is under investigation for alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for Chief Industry and Infrastructure Officer.
PSC has submitted key documents to the Crime Branch but withheld them from candidates under RTI Act.
Documents include question paper, answer key, list of candidates, interview shortlist, and evaluation details.
Controversy arose as the rank list was prepared without evaluating answers to 10 questions.
Top candidate is a leader of a Left-affiliated organisation, deepening the controversy.
State Information Commission directed PSC to disclose all records sought by candidates under RTI Act.
PSC has decided to challenge the State Information Commission's order before a higher forum.
Investigation will examine procedural violations, manipulation in marking process, or attempts to influence the rank list.
- Who
- Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) and Crime Branch
- What
- Investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment process
- When
- Ongoing, with recent developments
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Allegations of procedural lapses and attempts to suppress crucial information
Transparency Advocates
Kerala PSC
Document Disclosure
Transparency Advocates
Documents should be disclosed to candidates under RTI Act for transparency.
Kerala PSC
Documents cannot be disclosed at this stage of the selection process.
- Agency Involved
- Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC)
- Post in Question
- Chief Industry and Infrastructure Officer
- Investigating Agency
- Crime Branch
- Documents Submitted
- Question paper, answer key, list of candidates, interview shortlist, on-screen evaluation details
- Controversy Trigger
- Rank list prepared without evaluating 10 questions
- Top Candidate Affiliation
- Leader of a Left-affiliated organisation
- State Information Commission Directive
- Disclose all records sought by candidates under RTI Act within seven days
