BPSC exam fraud: EOU arrests 37 as question paper leak network exposed in Bihar
Synopsis
Bihar's EOU has cracked open a multi-exam fraud network tied to BPSC recruitments, arresting 37 people — including biometric supervisors who were simultaneously exam candidates. The probe reveals Bluetooth-aided cheating, blacklisted personnel reinstated without background checks, and a Jaipur firm at the centre of it all. A Special Cell is now watching suspects ahead of NEET UG 2026.
Key Takeaways
37 individuals arrested by Bihar's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) in connection with fraud in two BPSC recruitment examinations in 2026 .
35 accused are linked to five cases in the ASDO exam; 2 are linked to the Sanitation Officer Examination.
M/s Sai Educare Private Limited , a Jaipur-based biometric verification firm, is at the centre of the alleged fraud; blacklisting has been recommended.
Candidates in Chhapra and Nalanda districts allegedly received answers via Bluetooth devices ; jammer contractor M/s ECIL is under scrutiny.
Previously accused personnel were reportedly reinstated without criminal background checks, flagging systemic oversight failures.
A Special Cell has been formed to monitor fraud suspects ahead of NEET UG 2026 and upcoming constable recruitment exams.
Bihar's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has arrested 37 individuals in connection with a large-scale examination malpractice and question paper leak network linked to two recruitment examinations conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in 2026. The crackdown, centred in Patna, targets alleged fraud in the Assistant Education Development Officer (ASDO) Competitive Examination and the Assistant Public Sanitation and Waste Management Officer Examination.
Scale of Arrests and Case Breakdown
EOU DIG Manavjit Singh Dhillon, addressing the media, confirmed that all 37 accused have been sent to judicial custody. Of these, 35 are linked to five separate cases tied to the ASDO examination, while the remaining two are connected to a single case involving the Sanitation and Waste Management Officer Examination.
This is one of the most sweeping crackdowns on examination fraud in Bihar in recent years, coming amid heightened national scrutiny of recruitment exam integrity following controversies around other competitive tests.
The Role of Sai Educare Private Limited
Investigators allege that officials and employees of M/s Sai Educare Private Limited, a Jaipur-based firm engaged by the BPSC for biometric verification of candidates, were at the centre of the fraud. Among those arrested are Brajesh Kumar, Nalanda District Coordinator; Ramratan Kumar alias Master, Munger District Coordinator; Samir alias Manish Paswan, Biometric Supervisor, Munger; Sujal Kumar, Biometric Supervisor, Munger; Chandan Kumar, Biometric Supervisor, Nalanda; Anshupriya, Biometric Supervisor, Patna; Abhishek Pandey, District Coordinator for Banka, Munger and Lakhisarai; and the Director of Crinex Digital Solutions.
Officials have submitted a proposal recommending the blacklisting of M/s Sai Educare Private Limited in light of the findings.
How the Fraud Was Allegedly Carried Out
The EOU's investigation revealed a systematic breakdown of examination protocols. Many biometric coordinators and operators appointed for the ASDO examination were themselves candidates appearing in the same test — a direct conflict of interest. External personnel not on the officially approved deployment list were reportedly assigned to examination centres at the last minute, bypassing established randomisation procedures.
In Case No. 84/2026 registered at Mufassil Police Station in Begusarai, candidates in Chhapra and Nalanda districts were allegedly supplied answers through Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets during the examination. The EOU is now examining potential technical lapses by personnel associated with M/s ECIL, the company contracted to install signal jammers at examination centres.
Prior Records Ignored, Oversight Failures Flagged
The investigation has surfaced serious lapses in vendor oversight. Sujal Kumar and Samir alias Manish Paswan had previously been accused in a biometric fraud and impersonation case linked to a constable recruitment examination, registered at Gardanibagh Police Station in Patna. Despite those allegations, they were reportedly reinstated without criminal background verification. Similarly, Chandan Kumar had allegedly been removed earlier on misconduct charges, but no effective follow-up action was taken.
EOU's Broader Anti-Corruption Drive
Beyond the examination fraud cases, the EOU has intensified its anti-corruption operations across Bihar over the past two months. Four major disproportionate assets cases — Case Nos. 06, 08, 09 and 10/2026 — have been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act. A new special branch has been established within the EOU to tackle organised economic crimes, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted, with the consent of the Department of Revenue and Land Reforms, to gather intelligence on corruption within the department.
To prevent recurrence, the EOU has also formed a Special Cell to monitor individuals previously accused in examination fraud cases — with an eye on upcoming high-stakes tests including the NEET UG 2026 re-test and forthcoming constable recruitment examinations.
Point of View
And that biometric supervisors were simultaneously exam candidates, suggests the BPSC's third-party engagement protocols are dangerously porous. The involvement of a Jaipur-based firm in a Bihar state exam also raises questions about how outsourced exam infrastructure is being vetted nationally. With NEET UG 2026 on the horizon, the pressure is now on central and state agencies to demonstrate that the Special Cell is more than a reactive measure.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BPSC exam fraud case in Bihar?
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam fraud case involves large-scale malpractice and question paper leaks in two 2026 recruitment examinations — the ASDO Competitive Examination and the Assistant Public Sanitation and Waste Management Officer Examination. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has arrested 37 people, including biometric supervisors and district coordinators employed by a Jaipur-based firm.
Who is M/s Sai Educare Private Limited and what is its alleged role?
M/s Sai Educare Private Limited is a Jaipur-based company engaged by the BPSC to conduct biometric verification of candidates during the examinations. Investigators allege its officials violated contractual norms and examination protocols, and officials have recommended the firm's blacklisting.
How did candidates allegedly cheat in the Bihar recruitment exams?
According to the EOU, candidates in Chhapra and Nalanda districts were allegedly supplied answers through Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets during the examination. The agency is also examining whether M/s ECIL, contracted to install signal jammers, failed in its technical responsibilities.
Why were previously accused personnel allowed to work at exam centres?
The EOU found that at least two arrested supervisors — Sujal Kumar and Samir alias Manish Paswan — had prior fraud allegations in a constable recruitment case but were reportedly reinstated without criminal background verification. A third supervisor, Chandan Kumar, had allegedly been removed for misconduct but faced no effective follow-up action.
What steps is the EOU taking to prevent future exam fraud?
The EOU has constituted a Special Cell to monitor individuals previously accused in examination fraud cases, with a focus on upcoming exams including the NEET UG 2026 re-test and constable recruitment examinations. A new special branch for organised economic crimes and an SIT for revenue department corruption have also been established.
