MPSC Cancels Drug Inspector Recruitment Exam Over Question Paper Leak Allegations
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has cancelled the Drug Inspector recruitment process following allegations of a question paper leak in the screening exam held on March 22, 2026. After 506 candidates qualified for interviews and 488 were interviewed, complaints emerged that some candidates accessed exam questions beforehand. A police inquiry found prima facie evidence that one candidate benefited from the leak. MPSC will conduct a fresh exam without requiring new applications or fees, with the date to be announced soon.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, zeenews, ndtv, timesnow, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 26 Aug, 03:02 am. Other outlets followed.