SUMIT SHARMA
Jammu, November 4: A suspected fake recruitment examination for 385 Group-C posts was unearthed at Abhijot Plaza, Rani Bagh, Jammu, prompting Satwari Police to register an FIR and seal the examination centre. The suspected racket is reportedly linked to New Delhi, adding another dimension to the ongoing investigation.
According to information, the examination was allegedly being conducted for 137 Data Entry Operator (DEO) and 248 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts advertised through the website opgci.org.
Around 47 candidates, reportedly all from outside Jammu and Kashmir, appeared in the examination. Each candidate had allegedly deposited an examination fee of ₹275 through online transactions.
It is stated that a private agency was taking the exams for government jobs.
After receiving information about the suspected recruitment fraud, SDPO South and SHO Police Station Satwari reached the examination venue. The centre was subsequently sealed in the presence of SDPO South and Naib Tehsildar Gadigarh South, Puran Chand.
Police have registered FIR No. 338/2026 at Police Station Satwari and initiated an investigation into the alleged recruitment fraud. Preliminary information suggests that the racket has links with New Delhi, and investigators are examining the network and the persons allegedly involved.
Three persons identified in connection with the matter are Balwinder, son of Parshotam Lal, resident of Tartarocha, Kot Bhalwal; Dheeraj Kumar, son of Raval Kangotra, resident of Baran Bhalwal, Gharota; and Bablu Kumar, son of Madan Lal, resident of Chak Seri, Gharota.
It has also emerged that the building was reportedly leased out in 2024 through an 11-month rental agreement.
Investigators are probing the authenticity of the recruitment advertisement, the role of the persons concerned, the collection of examination fees and the alleged links extending to New Delhi.
Further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the suspected racket and identify other people involved.
