MPSC paper leak probe: Commission formed under retired Chief Justice Dilip Bhosale to investigate 9 exams

An inquiry commission has been constituted to investigate the alleged cases of paper leaks or answer sheet leaks in the question papers of various competitive examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). According to a press release issued by the member secretary, the commission has been set up under the chairmanship of Dilip Bhosale, retired Allahabad High Court Chief Justice, to investigate the alleged irregularities.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has constituted an examination inquiry commission regarding alleged question paper and answer key leaks in nine competitive examinations conducted by the commission. The MPSC has invited candidates, students, individuals and other concerned institutions to submit affidavits. The deadline for submitting statements is November 16, 2026. 

In connection with the investigation, Tukaram Mundhe, member secretary of the inquiry commission, has also urged those with relevant information to submit their statements along with supporting documents. 

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MPSC paper leak inquiry: Exams under investigation

The inquiry will cover nine examinations, which include:

• Drug Inspector Group B Examination 2025
• Maharashtra Group B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Preliminary and Main Examinations 2025
• Maharashtra Group C Services Combined Preliminary and Main Examinations 2025
• Maharashtra Agriculture Services Main Examination 2024
• Food and Drug Administration Services Main Examination 2023
• Maharashtra Civil Engineering Services Main Examination 2025
• Maharashtra Electrical Engineering Services Main Examination 2025

The commission will investigate alleged question paper and answer key leaks in these examinations.

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How to submit a complaint to the MPSC inquiry commission

Candidates and other individuals can submit their statements in Marathi or English. Each submission should have a copy of a valid identity proof and self-attested copies of relevant documents.

The documents can be submitted at Room No. 201, second floor, Food and Drug Administration Building, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051. Applicants can also email a copy of their statement to complaints.inquirycomm.mpsc@maharashtra.gov.in.

For assistance, the MPSC has provided the helpline number 022-20867677. The commission has assured that all statements, affidavits and supporting documents will be kept confidential. After reviewing the submissions, it will decide whether the concerned individuals have to appear before it as witnesses with regard to the MPSC paper leak inquiry.