Jaipur – Rajasthan police are conducting a thorough investigation into a potential double fraud involving the 2018 Physical Training Instructor (PTI) recruitment exam for government schools in Banswara and Dungarpur. This probe follows the discovery of irregularities during the 2022 PTI examination, where several successful candidates were found to have used fake or forged college degrees.
Discovery of Irregularities
Police in Dungarpur have identified 14 candidates who allegedly secured their positions using fake degrees during the August 2018 exam. These individuals, now employed in various schools in Dungarpur, are also suspected of having accessed a leaked question paper before the exam. Preliminary investigations revealed that two men, known members of local exam fraud gangs, orchestrated the leak.
Expanding Investigation
In Banswara, police compiled a list of 70 candidates with fake degrees, suspecting that they too received a leaked paper before the 2018 exam. The details of these findings will be shared with Rajasthan police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) to further the investigation.
Recent Arrests and Wider Implications
The SOG recently arrested the founder of Churu-based OPJS University, its former registrar, and a partner owner of Sunrise University in Alwar. Sources indicate that at least 1,300 candidates in the 2022 PTI exam used fake degrees allegedly provided by OPJS University. These arrests are part of a broader crackdown on fraudulent educational institutions and the malpractice affecting competitive examinations in the state.
Impact on Education and Employment
The exposure of such widespread fraud raises serious concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process and the quality of education provided in government schools. It also highlights the need for stringent verification processes and stricter regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.
Conclusion
The ongoing investigation into the 2018 PTI recruitment exam fraud underscores the persistent issues of corruption and malpractice in the education and recruitment sectors. As the Rajasthan police and SOG continue their efforts to uncover the full extent of the fraud, the state aims to restore trust in its examination and recruitment processes.
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