In a stringent move to maintain the integrity and transparency of recruitment examinations, the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has taken historic disciplinary action. The commission has dismissed Smt. Saroj Bishnoi, a Clerk Grade-I (currently suspended), from government service with immediate effect for using unfair means—specifically a Bluetooth device—to secure her job in the Junior Assistant/Clerk Grade-II Joint Direct Recruitment Exam 2018.
This severe action against the employee, who had completed approximately six years in government service, was taken due to a gross violation of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.
How the Cheating Scam Unfolded
Saroj Bishnoi was selected for the Clerk Grade-II post conducted by the Staff Selection Board in 2018, securing the 17th position in the OBC category merit list. Following her selection, she officially joined the commission in March 2020.
However, based on authentic information from confidential sources, the RPSC discovered that she had obtained the question paper prior to the examination through a paper leak syndicate.
- SOG Investigation Revelations: Acting on the commission’s complaint, the Special Operations Group (SOG) launched an intensive investigation. The probe revealed that the main accused, Pourav Kaler, along with his associates, solved the leaked paper and transmitted the answers to Saroj Bishnoi via a Bluetooth device during the exam.
- Evidence of Corruption: The investigation further proved that in exchange for this illicit assistance, Bishnoi handed over signed blank cheques to the main accused, which falls squarely under the category of severe misconduct and corruption.
Gross Violation of Civil Services Conduct Rules
The RPSC based this extreme disciplinary action on the Rajasthan Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1971.
- Violation of Rule 3: Under this rule, every government servant is expected to maintain absolute integrity and devotion to duty at all times. The commission found that Saroj Bishnoi’s actions demonstrated a complete lack of integrity and an unethical approach to life, rendering her unfit for public service.
- During the departmental inquiry (initiated under Rule 16 of the CCA Rules, 1958), the accused employee repeatedly attempted to delay the proceedings and avoid personal hearings by citing various excuses, including illness and hospitalization.
High Court Rejects Plea to Halt Inquiry
In a bid to stop the departmental inquiry, the accused clerk argued that as long as the criminal case linked to the SOG FIR (No. 35/2025) was pending in court, the departmental proceedings should be stayed.
She even filed a writ petition in the Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) seeking a stay order. However, considering the gravity of the matter, the court completely rejected her arguments.
- Court’s Clear Observation: The High Court clarified that a criminal trial (dealing with cheating and criminal conspiracy) and a departmental charge sheet (dealing with a lack of integrity and unbecoming conduct under Rules 3 and 4) operate in two different domains.
- Citing established legal precedents from the Supreme Court, the High Court ruled that both proceedings can run concurrently to maintain administrative purity, and there is no justification for staying disciplinary action in such serious matters.
Finally, after completing all legal and departmental procedures, the RPSC issued the official dismissal order for Saroj Bishnoi on June 1, 2026.
Disclaimer:
This news report is based on the official press release issued by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and publicly available facts regarding the case. Readers are advised to consult the official RPSC website or relevant departmental documents for detailed and legally binding information.
