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Maharashtra Drug Inspector Recruitment Cancelled Following Paper Leak Scandal

Maharashtra Drug Inspector Recruitment Cancelled Following Paper Leak Scandal

The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Maharashtra government has officially cancelled the Drug Inspector recruitment examination after a paper leak was exposed by a candidate who ranked 7th in the initial results.

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Six individuals, including three MPSC officials, have been arrested for allegedly selling the exam paper for ₹40 lakh, prompting a statewide investigation into recruitment irregularities.

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The state administration has announced that a re-examination will be scheduled within the next three months, with enhanced security protocols to prevent further breaches.