Telangana CM orders foolproof security for police job recruitment exam, heightened vigilance for question papers
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ordered heightened security for upcoming police recruitment exams following intelligence reports of potential interference by political groups. The government is also cracking down on fraudulent websites and touts targeting job applicants.
Why it matters
Ensuring the integrity of government recruitment processes is vital for maintaining public trust in state institutions and preventing corruption in civil service hiring.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) directed senior officials to ensure foolproof security arrangements and complete transparency in the conduct of the upcoming police recruitment examinations for 7,437 vacancies following intelligence inputs that the recruitment process could be disrupted by “certain political parties and vested interests”.
He also directed the Cyber Crime wing to closely monitor online activity and initiate action against touts, fake websites and social media accounts that lure candidates with fraudulent promises of securing government jobs.
The Chief Minister, who is also Home Minister, convened an emergency review meeting with Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand and senior police officials after the State Intelligence wing alerted the government that certain political groups and vested interests were allegedly planning to interfere with the recruitment process.
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