CID conducts searches at KPSC office in Bengaluru
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating alleged irregularities in a veterinary officer recruitment exam conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Authorities are examining OMR sheets and coordinating with the Enforcement Directorate following searches at multiple locations.
Why it matters
The investigation exposes potential systemic corruption in public sector recruitment, impacting the integrity of government hiring processes.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) conducted a second search at the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) office in Bengaluru as part of its investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment examination for veterinary officers.
A CID team investigating the case, led by SP Raghavendra Hegde, searched the KPSC office and examined recruitment-related documents and other records.
The CID also issued notices to all 329 candidates who appeared for the examination, directing them to appear for questioning before the investigating officers.
Investigators have already seized 658 OMR carbon sheets from the candidates and sent them to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination. The sheets are being compared with the original OMR sheets to detect any discrepancies or evidence of manipulation.
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