Hired ‘solvers’, screen sharing software – how Rajasthan gang helped candidates ‘cheat’ during national recruitment test
On Sunday, the Jaipur Police arrested 14 people on allegations of irregularities at the central government recruitment exam following raids at various examination centres.
Written by Parul Kulshrestha
Jaipur | Updated: January 7, 2025 10:06 PM IST
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Police are also investigating allegations of irregularities in two other tests – including the railway technician recruitment exam – in December.
First, they “hired solvers” to solve the question paper for the National Seeds Corporation Limited Agri Trainee Recruitment Exam held Sunday. Then, they allegedly got a remote screen sharing software downloaded onto computers at various exam centres, and, for monetary consideration, had the “solvers” answer the paper on behalf of the “paying” candidates.
On Sunday, the Jaipur Police arrested 14 people on allegations of irregularities at the central government recruitment exam following raids at various examination centres. At a press conference, Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph claimed the police found admit cards, signed blank cheques, laptops, and electronic devices during the raids.
According to Joseph, the Jaipur police conducted raids at Vedic College Mansarovar, IT Infra Kukas, Heritage Vayuna School Khatipura, JNM Nursing College Kalwad Road, Lawrence School Mansarovar, and Tagore Bharti School Mansarovar.
The gang allegedly took an advance payment of Rs 50,000.
“Two youths — Nitesh Kumar, 27, and Sumit Singh, 25 — were arrested during the raids,” he said. “During interrogation, the youths explained their modus operandi: that the cheating was done by remotely sharing screens and through a computer lab in SJM College, Shastri Nagar,” he said.
Eventually, police arrested several others, including Sandeep Kumar, 35, the one who runs the SJM College lab and the alleged kingpin in the case.
At the lab, investigators found Rs 1,68,500 in cash.
“Police are investigating if more people are involved in the case,” Deputy Commissioner of Police West Amit Kumar Budaniya said. No decision has been taken yet on whether the exam will be cancelled.
Meanwhile, police are also investigating allegations of irregularities in two other tests – including the railway technician recruitment exam – in December.
Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions.
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