The selection exam for the post of sub-inspector of police in Rajasthan is likely to be cancelled following reports of a document leak. The police department has sent a detailed report to the state government recommending cancellation of the exam.
There is no update from the state government and the cancellation of the exam will have far-reaching implications and affect the future of the candidates.
What is the paper leak case?
What is the paper leak case?
The controversy began when the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police filed a complaint regarding the leak of the SI selection exam papers in February 2024. The investigation revealed that two different gangs were behind the leak of the documents, leading to the arrest of 37 constables from different police stations who had procured the exam papers in advance. The case took a serious turn when five more police officers were arrested, including the son and daughter of former Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Ramuram Raika.
SOG Deputy Director General Vijay Kumar Singh, who is leading the investigation, has reportedly submitted a proposal to cancel the selection exam. The proposal details how the document was leaked from the examination centre and spread through social media platforms. Director General of Police UR Sahu has forwarded the proposal to the state government, where it has been discussed at a high level. The government may soon take a decisive step in this matter.
When did the application process for Rajasthan Police SI Recruitment 2024 start?
When did the application process for Rajasthan Police SI Recruitment 2024 start?
The recruitment drive aimed at filling 859 posts of sub-inspector in Rajasthan Police is under scrutiny following reports of a document leak scandal. Over 7.97 lakh students applied for the exam which was held on 13, 14 and 15 September 2021. These exams were conducted at 802 centres across 11 districts. The application process for the exam began on 9 February 2021 and concluded on 10 March 2021. An additional application window for economically weaker sections began on 9 June and ended on 23 June 2021.
What are the implications of the cancellation of exams?
What are the implications of the cancellation of exams?
The cancellation of the application process will affect hundreds of thousands of applicants and a new recruitment drive will be launched. The government is likely to face questions regarding the integrity of the recruitment process and the ability to prevent document leaks in the future.
Students’ trust in the functioning of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has been shattered once again. According to the SOG investigation, RPSC member Ramuram Raika received the paper from another RPSC member Babulal Katara and shared the paper with his son and daughter, seven days before the exam. Katara has been in prison since 2023 for a similar offence and will now be questioned again regarding the SI paper leak.
What to expect next?
What to expect next?
The cancellation of the exam is likely to force a fresh start and a review of current recruitment policies and procedures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the future. The government will take this decision in the coming days to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the future and to ensure accountability and fairness in the recruitment process.
First published: September 3, 2024 | 18:07 IS
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