MPSC Probe Panel Proposed as Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Seeks Review of Former and Serving Members

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a committee led by a retired High Court judge to examine the conduct of former and serving MPSC members amid ongoing protests by aspirants.

By All India Story

6 Oct 2026, 2:11 PM IST 2 min read

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and proposed MPSC probe panel amid aspirant protests — Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a judicial-led committee to examine former and serving MPSC members.

A MPSC probe panel has been proposed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to examine the conduct of former and serving chairpersons and members of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The recommendation has been sent to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma amid allegations of irregularities, including claims linked to examination paper leaks.

The proposed committee would be headed by a retired High Court judge and is expected to submit its report within three months. Further action would be considered based on the findings of the inquiry.

The recommendation has been made under Article 317 of the Constitution, which deals with the removal and suspension of chairpersons and members of public service commissions.

MPSC Aspirants Continue Protests in Pune

The government’s move comes as MPSC aspirants continue demonstrations in Pune over alleged irregularities in the functioning of the commission and issues surrounding its examinations.

The protests have continued for six days, with support coming from different quarters. One of the main demands of the protesting aspirants is the resignation of MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar.

The students have also raised questions over whether MPSC examinations should continue in an objective format or adopt a descriptive format.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to meet protesting aspirants on October 7 or 8, according to the report.

Government Moves Towards Judicial-Led Review

The Maharashtra government has also ended the deputation of Mahendra Uttamrao Harpalkar as secretary of the MPSC.

The latest recommendation follows a meeting between a delegation of MPSC students and Chief Minister Fadnavis. On September 30, the government had announced that a judicial inquiry would be conducted within three months into the functioning of former and serving MPSC chairpersons and members.

The proposed inquiry is intended to examine the commission’s functioning and allegations raised by aspirants. Any further action regarding the commission’s leadership would follow the findings of the committee.

The development comes as pressure continues to mount over the functioning of the state’s recruitment body, with aspirants seeking clarity and action on their concerns.