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In a major breakthrough in the 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam paper leak case, Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Udaipur’s Chief District Education Officer (CDEO) Buddhi Sagar Upadhyay and his son, trainee SI Aditya Upadhyay. Aditya had recently secured 19th rank in the TSP category of the exam.
How the Paper Was Leaked
SOG’s investigation revealed that Buddhi Sagar Upadhyay acquired the leaked question paper from Kundan Kumar Pandya, a government school teacher who was earlier arrested in the same case. Buddhi Sagar paid ₹10 lakh to obtain the paper, which he gave to his son Aditya to study before the exam. Using this leaked paper, Aditya successfully cleared the exam.
At the time of his arrest, Buddhi Sagar was posted in Sayra, Udaipur as CDEO. Prior to this, he served as a Block Education Officer in Bhinay, Ajmer, and had joined Udaipur on May 23, 2025.
How the Deal Happened
Sources say Buddhi Sagar came in contact with Kundan Pandya while serving on deputation in the Tribal Area Development (TAD) department in Udaipur. At that time, Kundan was working as a hostel warden, and former RPSC member Babulal Katara was also posted there. During this period, Kundan allegedly promised to provide the exam paper for Buddhi Sagar’s son.
Previous Arrests in the Case
The SOG had earlier arrested the following individuals:
- Purushottam – Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
- Sandeep
- Kundan Kumar Pandya – School teacher
- Buddhi Sagar Upadhyay – CDEO, Udaipur
- Aditya Upadhyay – Trainee SI
Candidates who received the leaked paper:
- Renu
- Surendra Bagdiya
- Vijendra
- Surjeet
- Manish Dadhich (who failed despite studying the leaked paper)
Role of Babulal Katara
According to the investigation, retired RPSC member Babulal Katara had provided the question paper to Purushottam, Sandeep, and Kundan Pandya three days before the exam, allegedly in exchange for help with his pension processing. These individuals then sold the leaked paper to selected candidates in Udaipur for ₹10 lakh each.
Prior Departmental Action Against Buddhi Sagar
SOG sources also revealed that Buddhi Sagar had previously faced departmental inquiry in a corruption case during his tenure in the TAD department. His arrest, along with his son, has raised serious questions about the integrity of the education administration.
Ongoing Investigation
SOG officials confirmed that more names have surfaced during interrogation, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend additional suspects. The paper leak network appears to be deep-rooted and widespread.
Conclusion:
This case exposes not just an exam scam, but the rotting nexus between government officials and recruitment processes, where money and influence are used to manipulate merit. It has dealt a blow to the aspirations of thousands of honest candidates who prepared tirelessly for the SI recruitment exam.
