The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) malpractice inquiry has begun moving forward, with candidates, students, institutions and citizens asked to submit affidavits and supporting evidence by 16 November on alleged irregularities in nine examinations, including suspected question-paper and answer-key leaks.
The inquiry commission issued the public notice after concerns were raised over the delay in starting its work. The notice was issued by commission member-secretary Tukaram Munde, according to Sakal. The commission has also made its office operational at the Food and Drug Administration building in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex.
The commission has been constituted to investigate alleged malpractice in the MPSC examination system. It has been given 60 days to submit its report. Students had earlier pointed out that no meeting of the commission had been held even 15 days after its formation, raising questions over whether the inquiry could be completed within the prescribed period.
The public notice follows a report published by Sakal on 26 October highlighting that the inquiry commission had not held a meeting. The latest notice calls for information from people who have knowledge of the alleged irregularities, as well as affected candidates, students and registered institutions.
Submissions must be made in the form of an affidavit in Marathi or English. Applicants have been asked to attach a copy of a valid identity document and self-attested copies of relevant records. The documents may be submitted at the commission’s office or sent by email to complaints.inquirycomm.mpsc@maharashtra.gov.in. The commission has provided the telephone number 022-20867677 for further information.
The commission has said that affidavits and documents submitted to it will be kept confidential. After screening the submissions, it will decide whether a person should be examined as a witness. The notice asks people with information and evidence relating to the alleged malpractice to come forward.
The nine examinations covered by the inquiry are the 2025 Group B Drug Inspector examination; the 2025 Maharashtra Group B non-gazetted services combined preliminary and main examinations; the 2025 Maharashtra Group C services combined preliminary and main examinations; the 2024 Maharashtra Agriculture Services main examination; the 2023 Food and Drug Administration Services main examination; and the 2025 Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services and Electrical Engineering Services main examinations.
The inquiry is significant for candidates because recruitment examinations determine access to public-sector employment and depend on equal treatment, secure examination processes and confidence in the official results. The commission’s evidence-collection process is the first publicly reported operational step since questions were raised about the delay in commencing its work.
Competitive examination student Prashant Rodge welcomed the decision to seek evidence directly from candidates and other affected parties. He said students expected the commission to complete its inquiry, submit its report to the government soon after 16 November and initiate action against those found responsible. The commission’s next stated step is to receive and scrutinise affidavits and supporting documents before determining the witnesses and material required for the inquiry.
