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MPSC Crisis Deepens as Aspirants Plan Pune Protest

A government task force is collecting thousands of submissions that could lead to restoring multiple-choice papers or a record recruitment drive.

Overview

  • The MPSC cancelled the Drug Inspector Group-B recruitment after an alleged question-paper leak and police have arrested six people, including three MPSC officials.
  • Aspirants, supported by MLA Rohit Pawar, have said they will resume protests in Pune from Sept 26 to press for MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar’s resignation and faster appointments.
  • The Examination Reform Committee led by V. Radha has received more than 20,000 emails, held hearings across divisions and will submit recommendations to the government within roughly three months.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told reporters the state will consider a record increase in MPSC vacancies and would be open to reverting to an objective exam pattern if the committee recommends it.
  • Hundreds of candidates remain affected by administrative delays, including 76 supply-inspection officer selectees still awaiting appointment orders, which has intensified calls for transparent SOPs and a fixed annual exam calendar.