The Maharashtra government-appointed Inquiry Commission investigating alleged irregularities in competitive examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has renewed its appeal to candidates, students and other concerned individuals to submit evidence and complaints through notarised affidavits. The commission is examining allegations of question paper leaks, answer key leaks and other forms of malpractice across nine MPSC examinations.In its latest communication, the MPSC has urged individuals and registered organisations possessing relevant information to submit their representations in the prescribed affidavit format in either Marathi or English. The last date for submitting the statements is November 16, 2026.The renewed appeal comes days after the commission issued a public notice on October 30, inviting candidates and other stakeholders to share information that could assist the investigation. The prescribed format has been introduced to ensure uniformity, clarity and proper documentation of the complaints received.
MPSC inquiry commission seeks affidavits in nine examination irregularity cases
The Maharashtra government constituted the Inquiry Commission to conduct a detailed investigation into allegations of malpractice in nine competitive examinations conducted by the MPSC. The inquiry will cover alleged leakage of question papers, answer keys, or any part thereof, along with other examination-related irregularities.The commission is headed by Justice Dilip Bhosale, retired Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, while IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe is serving as its member secretary. The panel has invited candidates, students, individuals, and registered organisations to submit information and documentary evidence relevant to the cases.The commission’s latest appeal is aimed at collecting first-hand information and supporting material from individuals who may have witnessed irregularities or possess evidence relating to the examinations under scrutiny.The submission of an affidavit will allow the commission to examine the allegations through documented statements and supporting records. However, the decision to call individuals for further examination will rest with the commission.
Notarised affidavit in prescribed format mandatory for complaints
The commission has clarified that representations must be submitted in the prescribed affidavit format. Candidates and other concerned individuals can prepare their statements in either Marathi or English.To ensure that submissions meet the specified requirements, applicants must attach a copy of a valid identity proof along with self-attested copies of all relevant supporting documents. The affidavit must be duly notarised before submission.The commission has also asked applicants to send an electronic copy of the notarised affidavit, their written statement and supporting documents to its designated email address.The prescribed procedure is intended to ensure that complaints are properly documented and that the information received can be examined as part of the ongoing inquiry.
