RPSC AYUSH Lecturer Recruitment Fraud: 19 Candidates submit 169 applications for 9 Posts
Digital Desk
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has uncovered a significant fraud in the AYUSH Department Lecturer Recruitment 2025, where 19 candidates submitted a staggering 169 multiple applications for just 9 available positions.
Massive Scale of Fraudulent Applications
The recruitment, which invited applications for lecturer positions in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy until March 21, 2025, received approximately 700 total applications. However, commission officials were shocked to discover that nearly 24% of all applications were fraudulent, submitted by candidates claiming expertise across multiple specialized fields.
Notable Cases of Multiple Applications
Several candidates have raised serious concerns with their application patterns:
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Ranveer Manda applied for eight different positions including Agad Tantra, Kaumar Bhritya, Kaya Chikitsa, Panchakarma, Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga, Samhita Maulik Siddhant, Shalakya Tantra, and Swasthavritta
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Bhupendra submitted 25 applications across five different specializations - five applications for each position
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Ritesh Kumar made three applications for six different positions
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Ramkesh Meena also submitted multiple applications for various posts
Other candidates including Kushalaram Meghwal, Jatin Dhiman, Govardhan Khatik, Mohsin, Sanjay Sunil Kumar Meena, Nikhil Goenka, Pooja, Ratan Ram Meghwal, Rajeshwari Yogeshwar, Ajay Veer Singh, Avadhesh Bairwa, Bhawani Shankar, and Bhagirath Kumawat have each submitted two applications for different positions.
Recruitment Details and Examination Schedule
The RPSC AYUSH Lecturer Recruitment 2025 offers nine lecturer positions across eight specialized subjects:
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Agad Tantra: 1 post
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Kayachikitsa: 1 post
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Panchkarma: 1 post
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Prasooti Tantra & Stree Rog: 1 post
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Shalakya Tantra: 1 post
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Kaumarbhritya: 1 post
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Samhita (Maulik Siddhant): 1 post
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Swasthvritta: 2 posts
The examination is proposed to be conducted from January 11-15, 2026, with the selection process including written examination and interview.
Mandatory Document Verification
RPSC Secretary Ramniwas Mehta has ordered all 19 candidates to appear for document verification on September 29, 2025, at 9 AM at the commission office with all original documents and copies. This verification aims to determine whether candidates possess the required qualifications for the multiple positions they applied for.
Strict Penalties for Fraudulent Candidates
The commission has issued stern warnings for candidates found guilty of fraud:
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Cancellation of all online applications for candidates lacking proper qualifications or failing to appear for verification
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Permanent debarment from all future RPSC examinations
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Legal action under Section 217 of the Indian Penal Code BS 2030
RPSC's Anti-Fraud Measures
This case highlights RPSC's ongoing efforts to combat examination fraud. The commission has recently implemented several anti-fraud measures including:
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Biometric verification system using Aadhaar data
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Thumb impression verification during examinations
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Multiple application detection systems
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Document verification requirements
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Debarment of 524 candidates in recent actions, with 415 banned for life
The RPSC's strict approach demonstrates its commitment to maintaining the integrity of government recruitment processes in Rajasthan, ensuring only genuinely qualified candidates are selected for public positions.