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KPSC Scam: Failed Employee Turned Money-Lender Appointed Karnataka Jobs Body Chief
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KPSC Scam: Failed Employee Turned Money-Lender Appointed Karnataka Jobs Body Chief

✍️ The Indian Express 🗓 20 Sep 2026, 04:40 AM 👁 9
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Investigations into the KPSC scam revealed that the newly appointed chief of Karnataka's jobs body had a background as a failed employee and money-lender. The appointment has raised concerns over the commission's recruitment process.

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), which conducts recruitment for state government jobs, is facing scrutiny after allegations of irregularities emerged in what is being termed the KPSC scam. Reports indicate that the person appointed as the chief of the Karnataka jobs body had previously been dismissed from a job and was involved in money-lending activities. Critics argue that such a background raises questions about the suitability of the individual for a position overseeing public sector recruitment. The controversy has prompted calls for a transparent investigation into how the appointment was made and whether proper vetting procedures were followed. Officials have said they will examine the matter to ensure accountability and maintain public trust in the commission's functioning.
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