KPSC puts hold on final selection list for veterinary officers recruitment

BENGALURU: The KPSC on Sunday decided to put on hold the final selection list for the recruitment of Veterinary Officers pending an internal inquiry into alleged irregularities in the selection process. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) held an emergency meeting after a complaint was lodged at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station on July 24 and reports appeared in social and mainstream media regarding the recruitment process.

The decision on staying the final selection list was taken at the meeting. The commission also took note of the First Information Report (FIR) registered by the police on July 25 while dealing with the issue, an official release said.

To examine the allegations, the KPSC has constituted an Internal Inquiry Sub-Committee under the chairmanship of a senior member of the commission. The panel has been directed to scrutinise every stage of the examination and recruitment process, verify all relevant records and submit a detailed factual report to the commission within a week, the release said.

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Stay final selection list

The commission has appointed KPSC Secretary K Jyothi and the head of its legal cell as nodal officers to provide administrative details and legal assistance required for the inquiry. Pending submission of the inquiry report, the commission has decided to temporarily stay the final selection list for veterinary officers positions, which was published on July 17, 2026.

The commission remains committed to ensuring transparency, fairness and public confidence in the recruitment process, and further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry, the release added.

A group of veterinary doctors had recently lodged a complaint with the Vidhana Soudha Police, alleging large-scale irregularities in the KPSC recruitment process for 400 veterinary officer posts in the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, and sought a probe into the selection process.

Middlemen demanded Rs 70 to 80 lakh

The recruitment examination was conducted by the KPSC in January. The complainants alleged that several candidates were approached by middlemen who demanded between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 80 lakh in exchange for securing appointments.

They claimed that they had audio clips of conversations, which they have submitted to the police. They further charged that some tests took place in resorts. The complainants also questioned the marks secured by some of the selected candidates, claiming that the results had triggered serious doubts about the fairness of the recruitment process.

Recruitment of 400 veterinary doctors

Earlier in the day, BJP state President B Y Vijayendra alleged that large-scale corruption took place in the recruitment of 400 veterinary doctors through the KPSC. He demanded a comprehensive investigation into the alleged irregularities and strict action against those found guilty. He said job aspirants affected by the alleged KPSC irregularities met him and shared their grievances.

He assured them that the BJP would extend full support in their fight for justice. Vijayendra criticised the state government for failing to introduce reforms despite serious allegations against KPSC. "The government's inaction has eroded the credibility of the KPSC," he alleged.