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Maharashtra Sets Judicial Inquiry Into Nine MPSC Examinations

The panel will gather sworn affidavits and evidence to decide whether to summon witnesses and to assess the integrity of contested state recruitments.

Overview

  • The Maharashtra government announced Thursday that it has formed a judicial Commission of Inquiry led by retired Justice Dilip Bhosale to probe alleged question‑paper leaks, answer‑key disclosures and other irregularities in nine MPSC exams held from 2023 to 2026.
  • The commission is based at Room No. 201, 2nd floor, FDA Building, Bandra‑Kurla Complex in Mumbai and lists Tukaram Mundhe as member‑secretary with a five‑member panel including retired judges and senior officials.
  • Candidates, student groups, registered organisations and citizens may submit sworn affidavits in Marathi or English with identity proof and self‑attested documents by the November 16, 2026 deadline either in person or by emailing complaints.inquirycomm.mpsc@maharashtra.gov.in; a helpline (022‑20867677) is available for assistance.
  • The panel says all submissions will be treated confidentially, will be scrutinised for veracity, and will be used to decide whether to call submitters as witnesses as the first step before any findings or disciplinary action is announced.
  • The inquiry covers major recruitment papers including Drug Inspector (Group B) 2025, Group‑B and Group‑C prelims and mains 2025, Agriculture Services Main 2024 and several engineering and FDA service mains, and it aims to determine if results or procedures affecting thousands of aspirants require review.