The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has lodged an FIR against 12 candidates who secured top scores in the MP Excise Constable recruitment examination following an internal investigation that flagged high-speed irregularities during the test. This recruitment scam controversy has reignited concerns over fairness and integrity in competitive job exams in the state.
Suspicious Performance Triggers Probe
A routine technical audit conducted by MPESB analysts revealed that **12 participants at the Ratlam Public School exam centre solved all 100 questions in an unusually short period — within 15 to 30 minutes — of the allotted two-hour computer-based test, raising serious doubts about the legitimacy of their responses. Investigators noted that these candidates displayed near-perfect scores and minimal cursor movement or logical problem-solving patterns typically expected in such exams. Beyond the data logs, CCTV footage from the exam hall also pointed to abnormal behaviour, prompting MPESB to move beyond statistical flags to a deeper procedural inquiry. The combination of both digital and visual evidence led officials to take the rare step of involving law enforcement
FIR Registered: Legal Action Initiated
Based on findings from its technical and video analysis, the MPESB filed an FIR at the appropriate police station, listing the 12 “toppers” as accused for allegedly gaining unfair advantage during the exam. The FIR formalises allegations of misconduct and is expected to lead to a comprehensive investigation by police and selection board officials. Authorities have yet to disclose full details of the charges and legal sections invoked, but this action underscores the seriousness with which the state selection board is treating the breach of examination norms
Implications for Recruitment Results
Following the FIR, the status of the MP Excise Constable results for these candidates remains in question. Past precedents in Madhya Pradesh have shown that irregularities in competitive exams often lead to rescinded results or further review, especially in cases where technological manipulation or other forms of malpractice are suspected. Exam governance experts say such incidents may also prompt stricter supervisory mechanisms, including more robust proctoring and data integrity checks, to prevent exploitation in future recruitments.
Broader Context of Exam Irregularities in MP
Madhya Pradesh has witnessed several recruitment controversies in the past, including previous large-scale scams that undermined confidence in the system. The current Excise Constable exam scam adds to the scrutiny of exam processes and reinforces calls for transparency and accountability in public service selections Law enforcement and MPESB are continuing their investigation, and further updates are expected as the police probe unfolds and more details emerge from the inquiry.