KPSC
Coverage of KPSC in the Nexus archive.
- KEA named recruiting authority, empowered with KPSC-like powers
KEA has been designated as a recruiting authority and granted powers similar to those of KPSC. This change empowers KEA to conduct recruitment activities with authority akin to the KPSC.
- B.S. Yediyurappa accepted bribe from S.S. Sahukar to appoint latter as KPSC chief, claims B.P. Yatnal
B.S. Yediyurappa is alleged to have accepted a bribe from S.S. Sahukar to secure his appointment as KPSC chief, as claimed by B.P. Yatnal. The accusation involves bribery and political appointments.
- KPSC veterinary officer recruitment row: Two FIRs transferred to CID in ₹80 lakh-for-job scam
Police have transferred two FIRs related to an ₹80 lakh-for-job scam in KPSC veterinary officer recruitment to CID. Two middlemen, Sikandar Chaudhary and Arif Mohammed Mulla, have been arrested and are under further interrogation.
- Ashok seeks CBI or judicial probe into KPSC ‘irregularities’
Ashok is requesting a CBI or judicial probe into irregularities within the KPSC.
- KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment under scanner as corruption allegations surface
The KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment is under investigation following allegations of corruption, with protesters citing a sting operation that uncovered a cash-for-jobs racket. An agent was reportedly demanding ₹80 lakh for securing a Veterinary Officer post, requiring ₹40 lakh upfront.
- Set KPSC in order before protesting over NEET, BJP tells Karnataka Congress
The BJP accuses the Karnataka government of failing to assign responsibility for a stampede that killed 11 youths near Chinnaswamy Stadium and a lathi charge on unemployed protesters in North Karnataka over delayed government job recruitments. The opposition party urges the government to address these issues before protesting against NEET.
- Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over 'illegal selection' of daughters in government service
The Karnataka Governor suspended KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over allegations of illegally selecting his daughters for government service. The Governor recommended referring the matter to the Supreme Court under Article 317(1) of the Constitution for an inquiry.
- KEA seeks KPSC-model powers for various government recruitments
KEA is seeking powers similar to KPSC for various government recruitments in the State. KEA is currently the main recruitment authority after KPSC.
- Vidhana Soudha police register FIR against KPSC chairman’s daughter over fake income certificate
Vidhana Soudha police registered an FIR against Suma S. Sahukar, daughter of KPSC chairman, for allegedly using a fake Income and Asset Certificate to claim reservation benefits under the 3B category. The certificate falsely stated her family's annual income as ₹40,000.
- Daughter’s income certificate row: Karnataka High Court stays KPSC members’ resolution seeking resignation of chairman
The Karnataka High Court stayed a resolution by KPSC members seeking the resignation of the chairman. The resolution was passed on June 19 during a meeting chaired by B. Prabhudev, as the chairman had recused himself due to a conflict of interest.