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KPSC recruitment scam: Former chairman, member remanded in ED custody till October 19

A special court in Bengaluru remanded a former chairman and a former member of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) into Enforcement Directorate custody in connection with an alleged recruitment examination scam involving veterinary officers. Investigators alleged that examination results were extensively manipulated, large sums of money were illegally collected from candidates, and a wider recruitment racket operated across multiple examinations.

State

Karnataka

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Enforcement Directorate

Accused roles

Former KPSC chairman, former KPSC member, and suspended IAS officer acting as Examination Controller

Alleged bribes

Between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 70 lakh per candidate

Exams under scrutiny

More than 13 KPSC examinations since 2022

Status

Remanded in ED custody until October 19

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

According to the Enforcement Directorate, candidates were allegedly charged between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 40 lakh for question papers and answers, while selected candidates were reportedly asked to pay up to Rs 70 lakh to secure entire question papers in advance. The agency pointed to significant score discrepancies, noting instances where highly meritorious candidates scored lower than individuals with comparatively low academic scores.

The Enforcement Directorate arrested the two former officials from their residences following disclosures made by a suspended Indian Administrative Service officer who served as the KPSC Examination Controller. Investigators stated that the racket allegedly operated from three villas near Devanahalli, where candidates received answers before examinations and were transported to test centres in private vehicles. The agency sought custodial interrogation to trace illicit funds and identify other individuals involved.

Not yet reported: The reports do not detail the total amount of illicit funds ultimately recovered or the specific identities of all candidates involved in the alleged bribery scheme.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The two accused officials have been remanded in Enforcement Directorate custody until October 19 for further questioning and investigation into the alleged money laundering and recruitment irregularities.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Candidates aspiring for government veterinary officer positions and other KPSC recruitment examinations who faced an allegedly manipulated and corrupted selection process.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

January 8, 2026The former KPSC chairman allegedly spoke over the phone with certain selected candidates a day before the veterinary officers examination.

January 9, 2026The veterinary officers recruitment examination was held.

Tuesday nightThe former KPSC chairman and member were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from their residences in Bengaluru.

WednesdayA special court remanded both accused into Enforcement Directorate custody until October 19.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Candidates were allegedly charged large sums of money ranging from Rs 30 lakh to up to Rs 70 lakh for advance access to question papers and answers.
The operation was reportedly conducted from three villas located in a gated community near Devanahalli.
Candidates were supplied with answers prior to the examination and transported to the exam centres using private vehicles.

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Sources and further reading

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newindianexpress.comOriginal report The New Indian Expressnewindianexpress.com KPSC recruitment scam:ED arrests suspended chairman,member;Rs.20–40 lakh bribes for leaked answer keys - Country and PoliticsCountry and Politics · 8 Oct 2026

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