Kerala PSC Recruitment Probe Widens Over 45 Allegedly Copied Questions
A fresh case has reportedly been registered as part of a Crime Branch investigation into alleged irregularities in Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) recruitment. The latest case concerns the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) examination for the Motor Vehicles Department, Category No. 517/2022. Reports published on October 31, 2026, say the complaint alleges that 45 questions in the examination were copied from online study material. These claims are allegations under investigation, not a final finding of misconduct.
The examination was held on May 26, 2023. Kerala PSC later published the statewide ranked list, effective September 2, 2024. The reported complaint also raises questions about eligibility conditions and whether candidates met prescribed physical standards. The claims will need to be examined by investigators and the relevant authorities.
Case at a glance
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Post under scrutiny | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Motor Vehicles Department |
| Category number | 517/2022 |
| Examination date | May 26, 2023 |
| Rank list effective date | September 2, 2024 |
| Reported allegation | 45 questions were copied from online study material |
| Case status | Reported as a fresh case in an ongoing investigation; allegations require investigation |
What the complaint reportedly alleges
According to reports describing the complaint, the allegations include the use of questions said to have been copied from online study material. The complaint reportedly raises additional concerns about whether candidates who did not meet the prescribed physical standards were included and whether two courses were treated as eligible qualifications despite not appearing in the original recruitment notification.
These points should not be treated as proven. Investigators will need to establish how the questions entered the examination, whether recruitment rules were changed or misapplied, and whether any candidate gained an unfair advantage. The existence of a complaint or case does not itself establish individual responsibility or invalidate a rank list.
What candidates should know
The official PSC website contains the examination’s provisional answer key and question-paper information, along with the ranked-list notice for Category No. 517/2022. Candidates can consult those records to confirm the examination and recruitment details. Any decision affecting the rank list, appointments or candidates’ status should be based on an official PSC, government, police or court notice.
Applicants and rank-list candidates should avoid circulating unverified names or claims about specific individuals. If a formal update is issued, check the notice number, date and post category before acting on it. Candidates with a direct grievance should use the official complaint or legal process described by the competent authority.
Important dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2022 | Kerala PSC recruitment notification dated for Category No. 517/2022 |
| May 26, 2023 | AMVI examination held |
| September 2, 2024 | Ranked list became effective |
| October 30, 2026 | Fresh case reportedly registered |
| October 31, 2026 | Details of the fresh case reported publicly |
Important official links
Kerala PSC examination and answer-key information: https://keralapsc.gov.in/motor-vehicle-inspector-assistant-motor-vehicle-inspector-motor-vehicles-department
Kerala PSC ranked-list information: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/assistant-motor-vehicle-inspector-direct-recruitment-catno5172022-motor-vehicles-department
Kerala PSC official website: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/
Kerala Police official website: https://keralapolice.gov.in/
