Updated: October 12, 2026

Pressure over alleged irregularities in Maharashtra’s public-service recruitment process shifted toward a formal inquiry on Monday after Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he would go on leave until the investigation is completed. Reports said MPSC aspirants ended a ten-day protest in Pune after the state government agreed to establish a committee to examine the allegations.

What has been announced

The Economic Times, citing PTI, reported that the state government had formed a five-member inquiry committee headed by former Allahabad High Court chief justice Dilip Bhosale. The committee is expected to examine allegations including paper leaks and concerns about the commission’s functioning, and recommend changes.

The Times of India reported that IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe had been appointed secretary of the committee. The chairman’s decision to go on leave followed the government’s move to initiate the inquiry. The protest’s conclusion represents a change in the immediate situation, but it does not itself establish whether the allegations are proven.

Why the inquiry matters to candidates

Recruitment examinations affect candidates who invest months or years in preparation, pay application and travel costs, and depend on transparent selection procedures. An independent and credible review can help establish what happened, identify weaknesses in examination security and recommend safeguards for future recruitment.

What candidates should do now

  • Follow official MPSC notices and government announcements for confirmed decisions.
  • Keep application records, hall tickets, payment receipts and examination communications.
  • Do not treat unverified social-media claims about cancellations, re-examinations or results as official instructions.
  • Continue preparation unless an official notice changes the examination schedule or process.

What remains unresolved

The inquiry’s findings, timeline and any corrective measures remain important next steps. The formation of a committee and the chairman’s leave are procedural developments; they should not be presented as a final finding of misconduct. Further reporting should distinguish allegations, official decisions and conclusions reached after investigation.

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