Maharashtra PSC cancels recruitment over paper leak, orders re-examination
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) cancelled the recruitment process for Drug Inspector, Group-B posts, after a Mumbai Police inquiry found the screening test question paper had been leaked. The leak was discovered when candidates reported receiving the paper before the March 22 examination. MPSC filed a complaint, and the police confirmed a prima facie leak benefiting at least one candidate. MPSC will conduct a re-examination, allowing previous applicants to re-appear without an additional fee. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar called for the MPSC chairman to take responsibility and resign.
Key Points
- Maharashtra PSC cancelled the recruitment process for Drug Inspector, Group-B posts due to a paper leak.
- A Mumbai Police inquiry confirmed the question paper for the March 22 screening test was leaked.
- MPSC will conduct a re-examination, with no additional fee for previous applicants.
- The incident raised concerns about the commission's credibility, leading to calls for the MPSC chairman's resignation.
Exam Facts
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) cancelled the recruitment.
- The paper leak was for Drug Inspector, Group-B posts.
- The screening test was held on March 22.
- NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar called for the MPSC chairman's resignation.
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