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MPSC Aspirants Protest in Pune Over Paper Leaks and Exam Delays
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 09:09
MPSC Aspirants Protest in Pune Over Paper Leaks and Exam Delays
- •Thousands of MPSC aspirants are protesting in Pune demanding action against recruitment irregularities, exam delays, and greater transparency.
- •The controversy intensified after key exams like the State Services Main Examination 2026 were postponed following paper leak allegations.
- •The state government recommended forming a committee under Article 317 to examine current and former MPSC members amidst mounting pressure.
- •The Bombay High Court noted that it is the government's responsibility to ensure fair exams and acknowledged students' right to protest.
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Thousands of MPSC aspirants have been protesting in Pune to demand action over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, the cancellation of tainted processes, and greater transparency after multiple examinations were postponed.
The government ordered a comprehensive review of the MPSC system, appointed a seven-member committee, transferred secretary Mahendra Harpalkar, and recommended forming a committee under Article 317 to examine the conduct of current and former MPSC chairpersons and members.
The controversy traces back to the drug inspector post recruitment exam held in March, where results shortlisted candidates in June before allegations of a paper leak surfaced, leading the MPSC to cancel the process in August.
