Maharashtra sets up inquiry commission to probe MPSC exam paper leaks

November 2, 2026 /Posted byBandy EW / 0

– Ronita Torcato

An inquiry commission has been constituted to investigate allegations of question paper and answer sheet leaks in various competitive examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).

Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale, ex-judicial member of Lokpal Committee and a former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court will chair the Commission of inquiry.

Tukaram Mundhe, member secretary, MPSC Examination Inquiry Commission said the Commission will investigate cases related to nine examinations namely:

Drug Inspector Examination Group-B, 2025; Maharashtra Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Services Joint Preliminary Examination, 2025; Maharashtra Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Services Joint Main Examination, 2025; Maharashtra Group-C Services Joint Preliminary Examination, 2025; Maharashtra Group-C Services Main Examination, 2025; Maharashtra Agriculture Services Main Examination, 2024; Food and Drug Administration Services Main Examination, 2023; Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services Main Examination, 2025 and Maharashtra Electrical Engineering Services Main Examination, 2025.

Candidates, students and related institutions must submit their representations in Marathi or English attached with a copy of a valid identity card and self-attested copies of documents along with the representation to the office of the Commission by November 16, 2026.

A copy of the representation can also be emailed to [email protected].

The statements, affidavits and related documents received by the Commission of Inquiry will be kept confidential. The Commission will also have the power to decide on the witnesses to be called before the Commission after scrutinising the statements.

Also read: Maharashtra to impose Rs.5,000 fine per student for unauthorised offline admissions

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Maharashtra sets up inquiry commission to probe MPSC exam paper leaks

– Ronita Torcato

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