Crime Branch registers three more cases in Kerala PSC exam fraud
The Kerala Crime Branch has registered three additional cases regarding alleged irregularities in state Public Service Commission examinations conducted between 2019 and 2023. Investigators suspect collusion between officials and candidates, including the leaking of exam questions.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights systemic corruption concerns within public recruitment processes, impacting the credibility of government employment in India.
Crime Branch registers three more cases in Kerala PSC exam fraud left Representational image. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/y997jt/article71623690.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PSC%20Pattom.jpg SPECAIL ARRANGEMENT PSC Pattom Ongoing investigation reportedly finds malpractice in three other examinations conducted between 2019 and 2023; alleged irregularities relate to examinations conducted for the posts of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Fisheries Officer and Inspector in the Khadi Board THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Crime Branch Special Investigation Team (SIT) has registered three more cases in connection with alleged irregularities in Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations. The SIT also moved to make two PSC officials accused in alleged irregularities involving the posts of the Kerala State Planning Board. The officials have been identified as Additional Secretary Hari and Deputy Secretary Satheesh. The investigation team has reportedly sought government permission to prosecute them and recommended departmental action. The ongoing investigation also reportedly found malpractice in three other examinations conducted between 2019 and 2023.
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