Serious allegations of corruption have surfaced in the recruitment process for Veterinary Officer posts conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). Several candidates have accused middlemen of demanding up to ₹80 lakh to influence the final selection list. The claims have sparked protests by veterinary doctors in Bengaluru, who have called for a fair and transparent investigation into the alleged recruitment scam.

The controversy relates to the recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officer posts. These include 342 regular vacancies and 58 backlog vacancies. Candidates alleged that agents interfered with the recruitment process and offered to secure appointments in exchange for huge sums of money. They claimed that middlemen approached aspiring candidates and demanded payments of up to ₹80 lakh to manipulate the final selection.

To support their allegations, candidates released audio recordings, photographs and videos. They said the material forms part of a sting operation carried out to expose the alleged corruption. The released evidence reportedly includes conversations involving people identified as middlemen. The candidates claimed that these recordings show attempts to influence the recruitment process through illegal payments.

The allegations have raised concerns over the transparency of the recruitment exercise. Candidates said they wanted the authorities to examine the evidence carefully and conduct an impartial inquiry. Serving candidates could lose opportunities if the recruitment process had been manipulated.

Following the allegations, veterinary doctors gathered in Bengaluru and staged a protest outside the Vidhana Soudha Police Station. The protesters demanded a fair and transparent investigation into the claims and urged the authorities to take the matter seriously and ensure that every allegation is examined properly. The protesters also sought accountability if any wrongdoing is found during the investigation.

Set to fill 400 Veterinary Officer positions across Karnataka, candidates are raising doubts about the fairness of the recruitment drive’s selection process. They said the alleged role of middlemen has damaged confidence in the examination and selection system. The protesters stressed that government recruitment should remain transparent and free from outside influence.

The candidates maintained that the audio clips, photographs and videos should form part of the official investigation. They believe the material can help investigators verify the allegations and identify irregularities, if any. They also appealed for strict action against anyone found guilty after the inquiry.

The allegations have not been independently verified. At the time of reporting, the Karnataka Public Service Commission had not issued any immediate response to the accusations. Officials haven’t commented on the evidence released by the candidates or on the demand for an investigation.

The controversy sparked doubts about transparency in public recruitment. Candidates and protesting veterinary doctors continue to seek a credible inquiry into the matter. They have urged the authorities to investigate the allegations thoroughly and protect the integrity of the recruitment process. The outcome of the investigation is expected to determine whether the claims hold merit and whether any action will follow.