Investigation into JPSC Exam Irregularities
The Central Investigation Department (CID) has filed a chargesheet alleging that sensitive data related to the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) preliminary examination was shared on WhatsApp before its official publication.
Details of the Alleged Leak
According to the chargesheet, Shweta Kumari Gupta, then Deputy Controller of Examinations, shared details of 267 selected candidates with Usman, an employee of TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd, the examination conducting agency.
Candidate Data and Examination Information
The shared data included details of 146 candidates from Bihar, 82 from Uttar Pradesh, and 14 from Haryana. Furthermore, the chats contained questions and answers linked to the examination, as well as information regarding OMR sheet re-evaluation and the number of qualified candidates by category and class.
Key Individuals Involved
The chargesheet names Arun Kumar, a personal assistant to the current JPSC secretary, who stated that examinations were conducted in violation of established rules after L Khiyangte assumed office as chairman. Gupta is alleged to have supported Khiyangte’s actions, and Sonu Kumar, a personal assistant in the JPSC confidential branch, is implicated for assisting in the irregularities.
Communication Records
Call detail records submitted by the CID reveal extensive communication between Gupta and Usman (674 calls), Gupta and Khiyangte (301-304 calls), and Sonu Kumar with various JPSC employees, including Braj Kumar Ram, personal assistant to a former JPSC member.
Ongoing Investigation
The CID registered the First Information Report (FIR) on July 20, 2026, and continues its investigation into the alleged network involved in leaking examination results.
Source: The Tribune. Featured image credit: The Tribune.
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