Statement by Shri Vivek Bhimanwar, Chairman Maharashtra Public Service Commission...
Mumbai/Dated 2nd September 2026
PRESS STATEMENT
(Regarding the Drug Inspector Examination)
1. It has come to my notice that certain personal allegations are being made against me in connection with the leak of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s Drug Inspector Examination paper. On this background, I consider it necessary to clarify certain important facts.
2. The incident is occurred in January 2026. I took oath as Chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission on 18th February 2026 and assumed charge of the office on 3rd March 2026. However, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission has taken the matter very seriously. The Commission has filed a complaint and the police have commenced an investigation. The Commission has constituted an internal high-level committee to suggest necessary preventive and security measures to ensure that such incidents do not recur. The GoM has also constituted a high-level committee to suggest necessary reforms in the entire examination process.
3. Since assuming charge as Chairman, my entire focus has been on further strengthening the credibility, transparency, efficiency and security of the examination and recruitment processes of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. In view of the increased recruitment responsibility entrusted to the Commission, several important reforms have been undertaken to make the examination and recruitment processes more robust, transparent, secure and efficient.
4. As the Chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, it is my constitutional responsibility to safeguard the high values, impartiality and credibility of the Commission and to ensure fair and equal opportunities for lakhs of candidates. I remain fully committed to discharging this responsibility with complete transparency, impartiality and integrity.
5. Public representatives, candidates and citizens have every right to raise questions and express their concerns regarding public examinations. In a democratic system, I welcome such questions. However, any serious allegation must be assessed on the basis of facts, official records and available evidence. Public recruitment is a matter of immense importance involving the future of lakhs of young candidates. I therefore respectfully appeal to all concerned that such matters should not be turned into unnecessary personal allegations or political controversy.
Vivek Bhimanwar
Chairman, Maharashtra Public Service Commission
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