Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) on Wednesday night arrested a lecturer recruitment candidate and a middleman for allegedly arranging a dummy candidate to appear in the RPSC Lecturer (Hindi), School Education Competitive Examination-2022 in exchange for Rs 15 lakh.
The arrested accused have been identified as Dalpat Lal Meena, 40, a resident of Bonli in Sawai Madhopur district, and Rukmakesh Meena, 38, a resident of Sapotra in Karauli district. Police said Rukmakesh is employed as an assistant administrative officer at AIIMS Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Both are being interrogated.
Case Registered in May 2024
Additional Director General (SOG) Vishal Bansal said the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, conducted the Lecturer (Hindi), School Education Competitive Examination-2022. A case was registered in May 2024 after allegations surfaced that a dummy candidate appeared in place of Dalpat Lal Meena during the examination in October 2022.
Examination Details
According to the investigation, the examination was conducted on October 15, 2022, in two shifts. The General Knowledge and Educational Psychology paper was held from 9 am to 10:30 am, while the Hindi paper was conducted from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Manipulated Application Form
The probe revealed that Dalpat’s online application form was manipulated. Investigators found that another person’s photograph had been uploaded in place of his own and his date of birth had allegedly been altered from July 15, 1986, to July 15, 1997.
SOG officials said the dummy candidate appeared in the examination on behalf of Dalpat to secure his selection in the recruitment process. During the investigation, police found that Rukmakesh allegedly brokered a deal of Rs 15 lakh with Dalpat for impersonation. The amount was reportedly paid in cash at different locations in Jaipur.
Further Arrests Likely
Investigators said evidence collected during the probe established the involvement of both accused in the cheating racket. SOG teams are conducting searches to trace other suspects believed to be involved in the operation. Police said further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.
