Candidates have alleged that middlemen demanded up to ₹80 lakh to secure Veterinary Officer positions in a recent Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment drive. The recruitment process for 400 posts is now under scrutiny following protests from aspiring doctors. The commission is yet to issue an official response regarding these claims of manipulation.
Detailed Coverage
A controversy has erupted regarding the recruitment process for 400 Veterinary Officer positions under the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). Candidates aspiring for these government roles have alleged that the selection process for 342 regular posts and 58 backlog vacancies was compromised by middlemen seeking bribes of up to ₹80 lakh per candidate.
Evidence Released by Candidates
To support these allegations, a group of candidates has presented evidence to the public and authorities. This includes audio recordings, photographs, and video footage that allegedly capture interactions between candidates and individuals claiming to have influence over the KPSC selection process. These materials have surfaced as part of what the protesting doctors describe as a sting operation intended to expose systemic irregularities in how these government veterinary posts are filled.
Protests and Calls for Investigation
In response to these developments, a group of veterinary doctors held a protest outside the Vidhana Soudha Police Station. The primary demand of the protesters is a formal and transparent investigation into the integrity of the recruitment drive. The scale of the alleged bribe amount—reaching up to ₹80 lakh—has raised significant concerns about the fairness of the competitive exam process and the potential for merit to be sidelined by financial influence.
Regulatory Context and Next Steps
Recruitment scams in government commissions often lead to significant administrative delays and legal hurdles. For observers and stakeholders, the key monitorable will be whether the state government initiates a formal inquiry or if the KPSC releases a clarification addressing the specific evidence presented by the candidates. As of now, these allegations remain unverified by independent authorities, and no official action from the commission or the state police has been confirmed. Future updates will focus on whether any formal complaints are registered or if an investigation is launched to verify the authenticity of the recordings provided by the candidates.