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Karnataka CM Considers Dissolving Public Service Commission Amid Recruitment Scam
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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The Karnataka chief minister said he is evaluating the possibility of shutting down the Karnataka Public Service Commission following revelations of a large‑scale recruitment scam.
Bangalore, Karnataka – A major recruitment scam involving the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has prompted the state’s chief minister to weigh the drastic step of dissolving the body. The scandal, which allegedly saw irregularities in the selection of candidates for various state posts, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups.
In a press briefing, the chief minister said that the government is reviewing all options, including the possible closure of KPSC, to restore public confidence in the recruitment process. He emphasized that any decision would be taken after a thorough investigation and consultation with legal and administrative experts.
If the commission is disbanded, the state would need to appoint an interim mechanism to conduct examinations and appointments until a new framework is established. The move could also trigger legal challenges and require legislative approval, adding complexity to an already sensitive issue.
Opposition leaders have called for a full inquiry and accountability for those implicated, while senior bureaucrats warned that abrupt closure could disrupt ongoing recruitment cycles and affect thousands of aspirants awaiting results.
The central government has not yet commented, but the episode adds to growing scrutiny of state recruitment agencies across India, highlighting the need for transparent and merit‑based hiring practices.
In a press briefing, the chief minister said that the government is reviewing all options, including the possible closure of KPSC, to restore public confidence in the recruitment process. He emphasized that any decision would be taken after a thorough investigation and consultation with legal and administrative experts.
If the commission is disbanded, the state would need to appoint an interim mechanism to conduct examinations and appointments until a new framework is established. The move could also trigger legal challenges and require legislative approval, adding complexity to an already sensitive issue.
Opposition leaders have called for a full inquiry and accountability for those implicated, while senior bureaucrats warned that abrupt closure could disrupt ongoing recruitment cycles and affect thousands of aspirants awaiting results.
The central government has not yet commented, but the episode adds to growing scrutiny of state recruitment agencies across India, highlighting the need for transparent and merit‑based hiring practices.