A high-level committee will be formed to review the existing recruitment examination system in Maharashtra.

Mumbai, 4 September 2026 (City News Mumbai)

The Government of Maharashtra has constituted a high‑level committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the existing methodology for recruitment examinations in the state and to recommend necessary reforms. This information was provided in a government decision issued by the General Administration Department on 4 September 2026.

According to the government, recruitment examinations need to be made more transparent, secure, reliable, and fair to candidates, while also curbing illegal and improper methods. To this end, a decision has been taken to undertake a complete review of the current examination system.

Seven‑Member Committee Formed

The committee will be chaired by Mrs. D. Radha, Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Department (Service). Its members include Maharashtra State Police Director General Sadanand Date, Secretary, Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Veerendra Singh; Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying Development and Fisheries, Dr. N. Ramasswamy; Departmental Commissioner, Nashik Division, Praveen Gedam; former UPSC member Air Marshal Ajit Shankarrao Bhosle (Retd.), AVSM, VSM; and Professor Iyamprasad Kargade of IIT Mumbai. Dr. N. Ramasswamy has been appointed as Member‑Secretary.

Key Tasks of the Committee

The committee will study the existing examination systems and procedures of various state government departments, authorities, and institutions that conduct recruitment examinations.

In addition, it will review the entire process, including question‑paper preparation, printing or digital distribution, confidentiality and security, arrangement of examination centres, use of technology, prevention of improper methods, evaluation, and declaration of results.

The committee will propose effective security and monitoring measures to prevent incidents such as question‑paper leaks, breaches of confidentiality, cheating, fake candidates, organized cheating, and the use of prohibited electronic devices.

It will also provide recommendations on the effective use of digital systems, information technology, and security technology in the examination process, including authentication, access control, audit trails, and other technical security measures.

Furthermore, by studying better examination systems implemented in other states and countries, the committee will suggest how they can be adapted and applied in Maharashtra as needed.

The committee will also recommend institutional mechanisms for improved coordination between district officials, police commissioners/police superintendents, the education department, and the bodies conducting examinations.

Feedback from Candidates

According to the government decision, the committee will visit each revenue department of the state to discuss with students, candidates, representatives of academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. Based on their opinions and suggestions, measures to improve the examination system will be proposed.

After completing its study, the committee will engage in direct or online dialogue with the concerned stakeholders…