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IAS Officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar Arrested in Karnataka PSC Irregularities Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:02 PM
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The Central Investigation Department has taken IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar into custody as part of a probe into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment process.
Bengaluru, Karnataka – The Central Investigation Department (CID) has placed IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in custody following allegations of procedural lapses in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (PSC) recruitment drive. Sources said the arrest was made after preliminary inquiries linked Gangwar to possible manipulation of selection criteria.
According to officials, the CID is now conducting a detailed interrogation to ascertain the extent of the alleged misconduct and to identify any co‑accused. The investigation focuses on whether the officer abused his official position to influence the outcome of PSC examinations.
The Karnataka government has not yet released a formal statement, but the arrest underscores heightened scrutiny of recruitment processes in state institutions. Legal experts note that any proven irregularities could lead to criminal charges and a review of the PSC's operating procedures.
The case adds to a series of recent probes into public service appointments across India, reflecting broader concerns about transparency and meritocracy in government hiring.
According to officials, the CID is now conducting a detailed interrogation to ascertain the extent of the alleged misconduct and to identify any co‑accused. The investigation focuses on whether the officer abused his official position to influence the outcome of PSC examinations.
The Karnataka government has not yet released a formal statement, but the arrest underscores heightened scrutiny of recruitment processes in state institutions. Legal experts note that any proven irregularities could lead to criminal charges and a review of the PSC's operating procedures.
The case adds to a series of recent probes into public service appointments across India, reflecting broader concerns about transparency and meritocracy in government hiring.