The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the cyber police station after detecting an alleged attempt to breach and manipulate its recruitment portal. The incident came to light when online applications of three candidates for the Assistant Mining Engineer Recruitment Examination-2024 were withdrawn without authorization.
Background of RPSC
RPSC is a constitutional body of the Government of Rajasthan, responsible for conducting recruitment to state civil services and other posts. It also advises the state government on service matters, rules, promotions, and disciplinary cases.
How the breach was discovered
According to RPSC secretary Ramniwas Mehta, the recruitment examination was conducted and the result was declared on July 31, 2025. On January 1, 2026, one of the shortlisted candidates informed the commission via email that he had received an SMS on December 29, 2025, stating that his application had been withdrawn, despite not initiating any such request.
“The matter was taken seriously as there was no provision on the RPSC portal allowing candidates to withdraw applications at that stage. We immediately referred the issue to the Information Technology and Communication Department for investigation,” Mehta said.
Investigation findings
The department’s probe reportedly ruled out any technical malfunction and confirmed unauthorized tampering with the portal. Investigators found that on December 29, 2025, around 6:30 pm, an unknown person allegedly created a new user account and withdrew three applications.
“Digital forensic analysis indicates unauthorized access involving SSO IDs, email accounts, and IP addresses. The accused appears to have manipulated applications to influence the selection process,” Mehta added.
Legal action and warning
Mehta further stated that the unknown accused also attempted to compromise the confidentiality of the commission’s recruitment system. The RPSC has warned that any attempt to tamper with or breach its online platforms constitutes a serious offense and will invite strict legal action.
The cyber police have registered a case and begun an investigation to identify those responsible.
