Gehlot Calls for Probe into Two Years of Rajasthan Recruitment Exams Amid OMR Scam

Speaking on X, Gehlot said, “The revelation of OMR sheet tampering in the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has raised serious questions about the system. All exams conducted under the supervision of the same staff involved in irregularities are now under suspicion. Candidates have been continuously reporting unusually high cut-offs, which must be addressed.”

The Special Operations Group (SOG) report indicates that the scam, which initially began nine years ago under the previous BJP administration before 2018, persisted until 2026. Employees implicated in the fraud remained active in the Staff Selection Board during 2024 and 2025, according to the report.

Gehlot urged the current government to investigate all recruitment exams conducted in the last two years, stressing the importance of protecting the future of youth candidates. “I hope the government will take immediate steps, keeping in mind the aspirations of young job seekers,” he added.

Highlighting Congress’ previous efforts to combat paper leaks, Gehlot noted that the party had enacted stringent legislation, including life imprisonment, property confiscation, and fines up to Rs 10 crore for offenders. He recalled that over 250 arrests were made by the SOG during Congress rule, including the first-ever arrest of a Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member, and paper leak mafias’ properties were demolished using bulldozers.

Gehlot emphasized that accountability should transcend political lines, stating, “Whether it is Congress rule or BJP rule, whoever committed irregularities should be punished under the strict law to ensure justice.” He reiterated that past Congress governments acted decisively, even cancelling exams when required, to protect candidates’ interests.

The call comes amid growing concerns among aspirants regarding the fairness and transparency of recruitment exams, especially in competitive state-level examinations. The BJP government has yet to respond publicly to Gehlot’s demands for a thorough probe.

Observers note that if the investigations expand to cover all exams of the past two years, it could have significant implications for candidates, ongoing recruitments, and the credibility of Rajasthan’s examination system.