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KPSC Hit By 'Cash-For-Job' Scam In Veterinary Recruitment

KPSC faces allegations of scam, candidates asked to pay Rs 80 lakh for jobs.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 23 July 2026 at 08:04 pm
KPSC Hit By 'Cash-For-Job' Scam In Veterinary Recruitment

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is facing allegations of a 'cash-for-job' racket in the recruitment of veterinary graduates. A video has surfaced showing two middlemen asking candidates to pay Rs 80 lakh for securing a job after clearing the examination.

The KPSC had issued a notification to recruit 400 veterinary doctors to government veterinary hospitals across the state. After the preliminary and mains examinations, interviews were to be conducted. However, during the selection process, two middlemen - Rafi and Vinod - approached students who had cleared the examinations and offered them jobs in exchange for money.

They demanded Rs 80 lakh per placement from the candidates, with the candidate required to pay half in advance and the remaining amount after the job was secured. The middlemen also offered to issue post-dated cheques for the advance amount they had received, claiming that the money would remain secure.

One of the candidates decided to blow the whistle and paid Rs 2 lakh before meeting the middlemen. The candidate claimed that the head of KPSC assured him of the placement if the deal was struck with the middlemen.

After the video went viral, all the veterinary doctors who had appeared for the examination approached the Vidhana Soudha Police Station and lodged a complaint regarding the alleged irregularities, urging the police to stop the process.

The KPSC has been in the eye of the storm for some time now, with its sitting Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar being suspended recently after he facilitated the recruitment of his two daughters to the post of Industrial Extension Officers by allowing them to produce fake income certificates and failing to declare a 'conflict of interest' during the recruitment process.

The Congress government in Karnataka is facing embarrassment due to the scam, which has surfaced at a time when the party is protesting against the NEET paper leak at the Centre.

The incident has raised questions about the transparency and fairness of the recruitment process in the state. The candidates who appeared for the examination are demanding a fair and transparent selection process.

The police have launched an investigation into the matter and are looking into the allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process. The KPSC has not commented on the matter yet.

The scam has caused outrage among the candidates who appeared for the examination, with many taking to social media to express their anger and frustration. The incident has also raised concerns about the prevalence of corruption in the recruitment process in the state.

In conclusion, the 'cash-for-job' scam in the KPSC has raised serious questions about the transparency and fairness of the recruitment process in Karnataka. The incident has caused embarrassment to the Congress government in the state and has highlighted the need for a fair and transparent selection process.

The KPSC needs to take immediate action to address the allegations and ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent. The government also needs to take steps to prevent such scams in the future and ensure that the recruitment process is free from corruption.

The incident has significant implications for the state and the country as a whole. It highlights the need for a fair and transparent recruitment process and the need to prevent corruption in the system. The government and the KPSC need to take immediate action to address the allegations and ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent.

The candidates who appeared for the examination are hoping that the police investigation will lead to the arrest of the middlemen and the officials involved in the scam. They are also hoping that the KPSC will take action to ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent.

The incident has caused outrage among the public, with many demanding action against the officials involved in the scam. The government and the KPSC need to take immediate action to address the allegations and ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent.

In the end, the 'cash-for-job' scam in the KPSC has raised serious questions about the transparency and fairness of the recruitment process in Karnataka. The incident has caused embarrassment to the Congress government in the state and has highlighted the need for a fair and transparent selection process. The government and the KPSC need to take immediate action to address the allegations and ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KPSC 'cash-for-job' scam?

The KPSC 'cash-for-job' scam refers to allegations of a racket in which candidates were asked to pay Rs 80 lakh for securing a job after clearing the examination.

How much did the middlemen demand from the candidates?

The middlemen demanded Rs 80 lakh per placement from the candidates, with the candidate required to pay half in advance and the remaining amount after the job was secured.

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