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Crime
Over 400 Government Employees Arrested in Rajasthan Paper‑Leak Probe, 150 Dismissed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 06:15 PM
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The Special Investigation Team in Rajasthan has arrested more than 400 government staff over recruitment exam paper‑leak allegations, leading the state to sack 150 of them so far.
The Special Investigation Team (SOG) in Rajasthan has taken decisive action against a large‑scale paper‑leak and recruitment‑exam fraud network. Investigators say that over 400 government employees were arrested for their alleged involvement in tampering with exam papers and facilitating illicit recruitment processes.
Based on the SOG's findings and recommendations, the Rajasthan state government has already terminated the services of 150 employees linked to the scandal. The dismissals are part of a broader effort to restore credibility to the state's hiring procedures.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the arrested personnel or the specific examinations affected, but officials emphasized that the crackdown aims to deter future malpractices and protect the integrity of public‑sector recruitment.
The investigation remains ongoing, with further legal action expected against those still in custody. The state government has pledged to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent similar breaches.
The swift response underscores Rajasthan's commitment to clean governance and transparent recruitment, sending a clear message that corruption in public appointments will not be tolerated.
Based on the SOG's findings and recommendations, the Rajasthan state government has already terminated the services of 150 employees linked to the scandal. The dismissals are part of a broader effort to restore credibility to the state's hiring procedures.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the arrested personnel or the specific examinations affected, but officials emphasized that the crackdown aims to deter future malpractices and protect the integrity of public‑sector recruitment.
The investigation remains ongoing, with further legal action expected against those still in custody. The state government has pledged to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent similar breaches.
The swift response underscores Rajasthan's commitment to clean governance and transparent recruitment, sending a clear message that corruption in public appointments will not be tolerated.