Maharashtra Forms Committee to Investigate MPSC Exam Issues
The Maharashtra government has set up a five-member committee to probe alleged irregularities in the MPSC recruitment exams amid ongoing protests.
A five-member committee led by retired judge Dilip Bhosale has been formed.
Protesters demand withdrawal of cases against them and increased vacancies.
MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has been placed on leave during the inquiry.
In response to ongoing protests regarding alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) recruitment examinations, the Maharashtra government has established a five-member committee. This committee, chaired by retired Bombay High Court judge Dilip Bhosale, aims to investigate the complaints raised by candidates and review the examination processes.
The committee's formation was announced by Maharashtra Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale after discussions with candidates protesting in Pune. The protesters have raised serious concerns about paper leaks and irregularities in the MPSC exams, demanding the withdrawal of legal cases against them, recruitment for 70,000 positions over the next three years, and an increase in vacancies for the upcoming Group-C examination scheduled for January. They have also called for the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, although the government has yet to respond to this demand.
On the same day, the Maharashtra government placed Bhimanwar on compulsory leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the alleged paper leak. This decision came after an 11-day protest by aspirants in Pune, who have been vocal about their demands for accountability and transparency in the examination process. Judge Bhosale met with the protesters and assured them that the cases registered against them would be withdrawn, emphasizing that strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty in connection with the MPSC paper leak.
The MPSC has faced scrutiny following complaints about malpractice during a screening examination held on March 22. An advertisement for the Drug Inspector post was published on July 29, 2025, with the screening exam conducted across six divisional headquarters in Maharashtra. Following the exam, 506 candidates qualified for interviews, but allegations surfaced that some candidates received the question paper in advance, leading to the cancellation of the recruitment process.
Looking ahead, the newly formed committee will begin its investigation into the complaints, and the government is expected to provide updates on the situation. The outcome of this inquiry could have significant implications for the future of the MPSC and the candidates involved, as well as for the integrity of public service recruitment in Maharashtra.
