SHILLONG, June 29: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Monday lodged a formal complaint with Chief Secretary Shakeel P Ahammed alleging serious irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the District Selection Committee (DSC), West Jaintia Hills. The party has demanded an immediate suspension of the recruitment process and a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
In a letter to the Chief Secretary, VPP vice president Dr Kara H Shen raised concerns over the examinations for Grade-IV and Lower Division-cum-Typist posts held in September 2025. Results for both were declared on March 24, 2026.
The party claimed to possess documentary evidence regarding the evaluation of certain candidates. Shen alleged that available records indicate instances where candidates who attempted only a limited number of questions were declared successful in the written examinations and qualified for the next stage.
Citing the gravity of the allegations, Shen urged the state government to entrust the matter to the CBI to ensure an independent investigation. He also called for the immediate suspension of all further proceedings, including interviews and appointments, until the matter is thoroughly investigated.
Additionally, the VPP sought the preservation and sealing of all original recruitment records, including OMR sheets, evaluation records, and digital data, to prevent any tampering of evidence.
“The sanctity of public recruitment is fundamental to fairness and merit. Any perception of manipulation in public appointments seriously erodes public confidence in government institutions,” Shen stated, urging the Chief Secretary to intervene immediately in the public interest.
