Kerala PSC exam irregularities: SIT to record complainants’ statement, decide on criminal cases after examining complaints
The Kerala government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities and malpractice in Kerala Public Service Commission examinations. The team is currently recording statements from complainants and gathering evidence to determine if criminal cases are warranted.
Why it matters
Ensures the integrity of public recruitment processes, which is critical for maintaining public trust in government employment systems.
The special investigation team (SIT) constituted by the State government to probe the alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations is set to intensify its investigation by recording detailed statements from complainants.
The Crime Branch-led probe is expected to determine which allegations warrant criminal cases, with the team having received over 10 complaints thus far. The decisions on registering First Information Reports (FIR) will follow after an initial assessment of the evidence, official sources said.
The investigation comes in the wake of mounting allegations of examination malpractice, procedural violations, and irregularities that is suspected to have affected multiple PSC examinations.
Emerging complaints by candidates who alleged discrepancies in examinations, evaluation procedures, and rank lists prompted the government to institute a comprehensive probe through the SIT headed by S. Ajeetha Begum, Inspector General of Police, Economic Offences Wing.
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