KPSC row: How the ‘irregularities’ unfolded

The controversy began when candidates alleged that the selection process for Group A and B posts was marred by corruption and nepotism. Investigation reports indicated that specific candidates were awarded high marks in interviews despite poor performance in written examinations, suggesting a deliberate attempt to alter the merit list.

In response to these findings, the state government initially moved to scrap the select lists, leading to a decade-long legal battle in the Karnataka High Court and the Supreme Court. The judiciary has since ordered re-evaluations and fresh interviews in specific instances to ensure a fair outcome for aggrieved aspirants who were unfairly overlooked.

Structural reforms within the KPSC have been proposed to prevent future occurrences, including digitized evaluation systems and more transparent interview protocols. Despite these measures, the delays caused by the ongoing litigation have left hundreds of government positions vacant and the careers of thousands of candidates in limbo. Source: Karnataka Public Service Commission Records.