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Crime
Jharkhand recruitment scam: Kingpin alleges CDPO seats sold for Rs 10 lakh
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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A senior figure in the Jharkhand recruitment scam claims that Chief District Panchayat Officer (CDPO) positions were illegally sold for Rs 10 lakh each, according to Telangana Today.
A senior participant in the ongoing Jharkhand recruitment scandal has alleged that seats for the Chief District Panchayat Officer (CDPO) posts were exchanged for cash, with each position reportedly fetching Rs 10 lakh. The claim was reported by Telangana Today, which cited the accused as a key figure in the broader scam.
The allegation adds a new dimension to the investigation, which already focuses on irregularities in the selection process for CDPO appointments across the state. Law‑enforcement agencies are said to be examining the financial trail and the involvement of intermediaries who may have facilitated the alleged transactions.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the evidence or the identities of other individuals potentially linked to the alleged seat‑selling. The case remains under active inquiry, and officials have indicated that any proven misconduct will be pursued under relevant anti‑corruption statutes.
The Jharkhand government has previously faced scrutiny over recruitment procedures, and this latest accusation underscores the need for transparent and merit‑based hiring in public service roles.
The development is expected to prompt stricter oversight of future recruitment drives, though concrete policy responses have yet to be announced.
The allegation adds a new dimension to the investigation, which already focuses on irregularities in the selection process for CDPO appointments across the state. Law‑enforcement agencies are said to be examining the financial trail and the involvement of intermediaries who may have facilitated the alleged transactions.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the evidence or the identities of other individuals potentially linked to the alleged seat‑selling. The case remains under active inquiry, and officials have indicated that any proven misconduct will be pursued under relevant anti‑corruption statutes.
The Jharkhand government has previously faced scrutiny over recruitment procedures, and this latest accusation underscores the need for transparent and merit‑based hiring in public service roles.
The development is expected to prompt stricter oversight of future recruitment drives, though concrete policy responses have yet to be announced.