NewsIMTSTwo major recruitment exam frauds will be investigated by the CBI, sources confirmed on 21.09.2025. The Central Bureau of Investigation will probe alleged irregularities in both the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment exam and the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission paper leak case. Odisha police officials had earlier announced plans to transfer their SI recruitment scam investigation to a central agency. For the UKSSSC case, a single-member inquiry commission headed by Justice (Retd.) UC Dhyani has already submitted an interim report to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The commission conducted public hearings and gathered input from candidates before submitting its findings. CM Dhami stated the government will review the report and make decisions benefiting candidates, adding that a CBI probe recommendation was made to ensure complete fairness in addressing the alleged malpractices in the graduate-level competitive examination. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 11:37 IST; source: link)
CBI Takes Over Odisha Police SI Recruitment Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will now investigate alleged irregularities in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination. This development comes after Odisha police officials had previously announced their intention to transfer the investigation to a central agency. The recruitment exam, which selects candidates for the important position of Sub-Inspector in the state police force, reportedly faced serious allegations of malpractice. The CBI's involvement suggests the case has significant implications and requires an independent investigation beyond state authorities. This probe aims to ensure fairness in the selection process and maintain public trust in police recruitment systems.
Uttarakhand UKSSSC Paper Leak Also Under CBI Scanner
The CBI will simultaneously investigate the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) paper leak case. A single-member inquiry commission led by retired Justice UC Dhyani has already submitted an interim report to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami after conducting public hearings with affected candidates. The Chief Minister stated that his government would review the findings and make decisions that benefit candidates. The recommendation for a CBI investigation was made to ensure complete transparency and fairness in addressing the alleged irregularities in this graduate-level competitive examination. This investigation reflects growing concerns about maintaining integrity in government recruitment processes across states.
Key Points
- Two major recruitment exam frauds will be investigated by the CBI, sources confirmed on 21.09.2025.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation will probe alleged irregularities in both the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment exam and the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission paper leak case.
- Odisha police officials had earlier announced plans to transfer their SI recruitment scam investigation to a central agency.