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KPSC Scam: Government Job Sold for 1 Crore, IAS Officer Among 29 Under Scrutiny
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News18•22-09-2026, 12:26
KPSC Scam: Government Job Sold for 1 Crore, IAS Officer Among 29 Under Scrutiny
- •29 individuals, including an IAS officer, have been named as accused in the KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment exam paper leak.
- •Police uncovered approximately 1.52 crore rupees through bank transfers and cash payments in the scam.
- •Former Exam Controller and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar was arrested on August 29.
- •Investigators allege a diamond necklace worth 2.2 million rupees was purchased for a friend of Gangwar from the illicit funds.
- •The examination for 400 Veterinary Officer posts was held on January 8, 2026, leading to widespread protests and a CID investigation.
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The controversy centers around the Veterinary Officer recruitment examination for 400 posts, which was conducted on January 8, 2026.
Former Exam Controller and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and middleman Basavaraj Kannale were arrested, with a total of 29 candidates and several officials placed under scrutiny.
Investigators uncovered roughly 9.2 million rupees via bank transfers and 6 million rupees in cash, utilizing part of the funds to buy a 2.2 million rupee diamond necklace for Gangwar's friend.
