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MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar rejected allegations over the alleged Drug Inspector exam paper leak, saying the incident occurred before he joined the commission. He said MPSC filed a police complaint after receiving information and an investigation is underway. Bhimanwar highlighted examination reforms introduced during his tenure and said he would quit if evidence linked him to the case.

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on Monday rejected allegations against him in connection with the alleged paper leak in the Drug Inspector examination, saying the incident occurred before he assumed office.

Paper Leak Probe Already Underway

In a statement, Bhimanwar said he had already clarified the matter in a detailed statement issued on September 2, 2026. He said the alleged leakage of the Drug Inspector examination question paper took place before he joined the commission. The MPSC lodged a police complaint as soon as it received information about the incident, and an investigation is currently underway, he said.

Bhimanwar added that the MPSC has constituted a high-level committee to suggest measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. The state government has also formed a high-powered committee and initiated consultations with students, parents and teachers at the divisional level.