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Maharashtra Cancels Drug Inspector Recruitment After Question Paper Leak
Maharashtra authorities have cancelled the recruitment examination for drug inspector positions following a paper leak that compromised the integrity of the selection process. A preliminary investigation has confirmed that at least one candidate obtained and used the question paper before the scheduled test.
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The Maharashtra government's decision to scrap the drug inspector recruitment drive comes after the Mumbai Police Crime Branch submitted a preliminary report detailing the security breach. The investigation confirmed that one candidate gained access to the examination question paper in advance, providing an unfair advantage during the selection process.
While the initial findings establish that at least one aspirant benefited from the leaked paper, authorities have not yet determined whether additional candidates were also compromised by the breach. The scope of the malpractice remains under scrutiny as investigators continue their examination of the incident.
The cancellation of the recruitment process marks a significant setback for the state's efforts to fill vacancies in the drug inspector cadre. Authorities have not announced a timeline for conducting fresh examinations or whether the previous candidates will be permitted to appear in rescheduled tests.
The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of civil service recruitment examinations in Maharashtra and has prompted questions about the security protocols employed during the selection process. The state administration is expected to implement stricter measures to prevent similar breaches in future recruitment drives.