Over 5 years, 1.4 crore job seekers in 15 states bore the brunt

An inquiry conducted by the newspaper’s team of state correspondents delved into 41 recorded cases of leaks occurring in recruitment exams. The findings were surprising.

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Proposed Bill to Tackle Exam Leaks Offers Model Framework for States

The recently introduced bill in Lok Sabha aimed at preventing paper leaks states that it can be considered a “model draft for States to adopt at their discretion.” This comes at a crucial time, especially considering that the issue of exam leaks is most severe and prevalent in various states.

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Central Times Exposes Alarming Impact: 41 Leaks Disrupting 1.4 Crore Applicants Across 15 States

Investigating 41 confirmed instances of leaks in recruitment exams spanning the past five years across 15 states, irrespective of party affiliations, Central Times revealed a shocking outcome. The leaks disrupted the schedules of approximately 1.4 crore applicants vying for slightly over 1.04 lakh positions.

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