ED raids KPSC veterinary recruitment scam
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The event is unlikely to have significant direct market impact as it involves a state public service commission and domestic corruption allegations. However, it may affect public sentiment towards government recruitment processes and could lead to regulatory scrutiny of similar examination systems.
The India — Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 21 locations across India — Karnataka and India — Gujarat on August 18, 2026, in connection with a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the India — Karnataka Public Service Commission's recruitment of Veterinary Officers. The searches, carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, targeted the KPSC office, residences of suspended chairman Shamanuru Shivashankarappa and member Shanta Hosmani, alleged middlemen, selected candidates, and Edutest Solutions, the agency responsible for digital evaluation of exam papers. The investigation follows four FIRs alleging bribery demands of Rs 70-80 lakh per candidate, question paper leakage, OMR tampering, and nepotism. The controversy erupted after the final selection list for 400 posts was published on July 17, 2026, leading to protests, suspension of the chairman, and a CID investigation. The India — Karnataka High Court is reviewing the matter, with some petitioners seeking a CBI probe.
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