Abhay Kumar Tiwari, a former government employee from Jharkhand, has become embroiled in a major controversy after being accused of orchestrating a Rs 40-crore racket involving the leakage and manipulation of competitive examination papers. Once celebrated as a serial exam topper, Tiwari cleared 12 examinations in 13 years, including prestigious tests such as the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) exams. His impressive academic record, which included qualifying for positions like Police Sub-Inspector, Navy SAR officer, and Forest Range Officer, earned him admiration from aspiring candidates. However, his recent arrest by the Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID) has cast a shadow over his past achievements. Tiwari, currently a Block Supply Officer in Poriyahat, Godda, was previously employed as a marketing manager at TRS-Data Processing Private Limited, a Lucknow-based testing agency that was blacklisted by the Uttar Pradesh government due to alleged involvement in examination irregularities. Despite his posting as a government officer, investigators allege that Tiwari maintained ties with the blacklisted firm. According to police reports, he operated an organized syndicate that promised candidates guaranteed selection in competitive exams in exchange for payments ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh. His reputation as a successful examinee was used to build trust with prospective candidates, enabling him to extract substantial sums. The CID alleges that Tiwari’s network facilitated the leakage of examination papers and manipulated results, undermining the fairness of the recruitment process. The alleged racket reportedly targeted multiple examinations conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, affecting thousands of aspirants. The scandal has sparked outrage among candidates who believe the system has been compromised. Protests have erupted in Ranchi following the announcement of the results of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination on July 5. Demonstrators accuse the state government of negligence and demand greater transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. In response to the unrest, senior government officials have engaged with the protestors. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kumar Rajat and Additional District Magistrate Dhananjay Kumar visited the protest site and extended an invitation to a five-member delegation to meet Chief Minister Hemant Soren. However, the protesters insisted that any meeting with the chief minister should involve only students. They requested time to deliberate internally before deciding whether to accept the government’s offer. Soren had previously expressed willingness to engage with the aspirants and assured them that their concerns would be addressed seriously. Meanwhile, in Chhattisgarh, the High Court recently denied bail to a retired IAS officer, Jeevan Kishore Dhruv, who is accused in a similar paper leak case. The court described the act of leaking examination papers as “more heinous than murder,” emphasizing the severe consequences for aspirants whose futures depend on these exams. Dhruv, who served as secretary of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in September 2025. His son, Sumit Dhruv, who was selected as a deputy collector through the recruitment process under investigation, is also an accused. The court cited evidence suggesting that Dhruv retained confidential question papers and supplied them to his son, while also noting that his son had studied specific topics that later appeared in the examination. Legal arguments presented during the hearing highlighted discrepancies in the evidence. Dhruv’s defense claimed that he was not named in the initial FIR and that no incriminating documents or electronic devices were found at his residence. They argued that he had taken steps to distance himself from confidential examination duties after learning that both his sons were candidates. The CBI, however, maintained that the case involves widespread irregularities that threaten the integrity of the public recruitment process. The ongoing legal battle underscores the seriousness with which courts are treating examination fraud, highlighting the broader implications for educational and governmental systems nationwide.
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