MPSC exam reform: panel receives 20,000 emails, to submit report by December 30

A Maharashtra government committee established to enhance the functioning of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has received more than 20,000 emails containing suggestions from aspirants. These inputs, gathered by September 21, 2026, address concerns ranging from maintaining transparency in paper checking to establishing a fixed calendar for examinations and results. The Examination Reform Committee, chaired by V. Radha, is currently on a divisional tour across the state to engage directly with stakeholders.

The formation of this high-level task force follows growing discontent among competitive exam aspirants regarding persistent paper leaks, exam cancellations, prolonged procedural delays, and issues of transparency and credibility in the recruitment process. The committee aims to recommend measures to make the MPSC examination system more transparent, credible, quality-oriented, time-bound, and candidate-centric.

Aspirant Demands and Committee Focus Areas

MPSC aspirants have articulated several key demands to the committee, including a fixed calendar for preliminary and main examinations, as well as interviews. According to V. Radha, chairperson of the Examination Reform Committee, aspirants are seeking better quality questions with fixed answers, transparency in paper checking, timely results, and efficient selection of candidates. They have also suggested an official source of information about exams, an official spokesperson for MPSC, and that the pattern of question papers should not be changed without prior intimation.

The committee is examining various aspects of the examination process. V. Radha stated that the panel will consider standard operating procedures (SOPs) for question-paper distribution and the conduct of competitive exams. Clear norms for the normalisation of marks, particularly in examinations conducted in multiple sessions, are also under consideration. Also, the committee will examine the procedure to be followed if an examination needs to be cancelled and measures to protect the interests of candidates who have already been selected.

Addressing Malpractices and Examination Logistics

The task force is specifically mandated to examine measures to prevent paper leaks and other malpractices in both online and offline examinations. N. Ramaswamy, Animal Husbandry Department Secretary and Member-Secretary of the task force, highlighted the need for attention to eligibility criteria, minimum standards at examination centres, selection and training of invigilators, the quality of question papers, and the overall security of the examination process. Aspirants have also raised concerns about examination centres, suggesting rolling out SOPs and uniform facilities across all locations.

The committee’s members include state DGP Sadanand Date, N. Ramaswamy, and Nasik Divisional Commissioner Pravin Gedam. DGP Date confirmed that all suggestions received from students are being documented. The committee is also studying examination systems followed by other states and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to inform its recommendations. Milind Wagh of the Forum Against Corruption in Education (FACE) recommended reducing the weightage of subjective components like interviews, advocating for mandatory written examinations and merit-based selection.

Timeline for Report Submission

The Examination Reform Committee’s divisional tour, which included visits to Amravati, Pune, and Nagpur, is anticipated long story short by September 30, 2026. During these visits, the committee interacted with over 1,750 individuals, gathering suggestions from MPSC aspirants in various locations, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Following the completion of the tour, the committee is scheduled to prepare its detailed report within three months after September 30, 2026. This report will integrate inputs from students, parents, and experts, and is intended to recommend measures for a more transparent, efficient, credible, and candidate-friendly recruitment examination system, says V. Radha, the committee chairperson.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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