Several Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune are disappointed over irregularities in the MPSC preliminary examination results and have alleged a lack of transparency in the selection process. Thousands of students staged a protest near the district collectorate on Wednesday, expressing dissatisfaction with MPSC's decisions.
They have demanded the reinstatement of original Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) vacancies and postponement of the upcoming MPSC State Services Mains Exam.
Concers over technical issues
Aspirants alleged that despite scoring above the declared cut-off, they were not included in the merit list, prompting the demand to postpone the examination. They also called for an increase in the number of Police Sub Inspector posts.
The Rajyaseva Preliminary Exam was held on December 1, 2024, with the results announced on March 12. Aspirants further alleged that, during the selection process, despite the SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class) reservation being applicable to the Maratha community, some Maratha candidates were mistakenly listed under the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category. This led to many original EWS candidates being disqualified, thus denying them the opportunity to appear for the main examination.
Last week, more than 4,000 students staged a protest near Faras Khana police station at night, highlighting the inconvenience they faced due to MPSC's decision. However, no demands have been addressed so far.
