RECRUITMENT ROT
India Today|September 09, 2024
With the Puja Khedkar controversy, where the probationary IAS wrongfully availed OBC quota benefits, still echoing in the public's mind, another recruitment scandal threatens to shake the foundations of India's elite services.
Rahul Noronha
RECRUITMENT ROT

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently conducted raids at the premises of former Chhattisgarh Public Services Commission (CGPSC) office-bearers and others, as the alleged corruption that has gripped the state since May last year continues to unravel.

The CBI executed coordinated searches at 16 locations across the state, marking its second operation within a month. During the raids, substantial electronic evidence was seized and has been sent to labs for testing, say the agency sources.

What is the scandal about? In May 2023, the CGPSC announced the results of the civil services exam held in 2021-22. A closer look revealed that some of the successful candidates included relatives of high-ranking CGPSC officials and politicians, raising allegations of nepotism.

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