MPSC paper leak inquiry extends deadline for complaints and statements to November 23

The commission inquiring into irregularities and paper leaks in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations has extended the deadline for submitting complaints and statements. Affidavits were earlier to be submitted by November 16, 2026. In view of the Diwali holidays, the date has now been moved to November 23, 2026.

Paper leaks in the state over the past few months had caused widespread anger among students and parents. When a scam was reported even in an exam as important as the MPSC's, students preparing for MPSC exams demanded an inquiry into the examinations and the irregularities. In this connection, a large agitation was also held in Pune, led by MLA Rohit Pawar. The government eventually set up an inquiry committee headed by a retired judge.

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe is also a member of the committee. Students and parents are confident that this will make the inquiry transparent and impartial. The commission has been entrusted with inquiring into irregularities in various MPSC competitive examinations and alleged leaks of question papers or answer keys. People with knowledge of these cases and students who sat the exams can give their statements to the commission.

The commission has said that all concerned should submit their statements in Marathi or English, in the prescribed affidavit format. A copy of a valid identity card and self-attested copies of relevant documents must accompany the statement. People have also been asked to e-mail one copy each of the self-attested affidavit, the statement and the documents to [email protected].

Those seeking information or help on filing a complaint can call 022-20867677. The commission has made clear that the deadline has been extended only to November 23, 2026, and that no affidavit received after that will be accepted. Tukaram Mundhe, member secretary of the commission, has appealed to everyone to submit their affidavits within the stipulated time.