Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has revealed that investigators have uncovered alarming irregularities within the Kerala Public Service Commission following an ongoing Crime Branch probe into state government recruitment procedures and competitive examinations conducted under the previous administration.
Addressing media representatives in Thiruvananthapuram, the Chief Minister confirmed that preliminary findings from law enforcement authorities point to widespread procedural lapses, questionable appointment patterns, and systemic malpractices within the state’s primary recruitment agency.
Emphasizing that strict legal action will follow the formal submission of the official Crime Branch report, Satheesan assured job seekers and the public that the government remains fully committed to restoring absolute transparency and institutional credibility to the public civil service selection process. The state-wide investigation comes amid growing political scrutiny and sustained public demonstrations across Kerala,
where thousands of job aspirants have staged protests regarding recruitment delays, unfilled vacancies, and alleged administrative favoritism. Addressing specific concerns surrounding the ongoing agitation by Lower Primary School Teacher candidate rank holders, Chief Minister Satheesan clarified that the previous administration had published an inflated rank list containing over fifteen thousand candidates,
against a meager five hundred actual vacancies created by educational staff restructurings. Highlighting that government representatives have held multiple rounds of direct dialogue with protesting candidates to find an equitable administrative solution, the Chief Minister reiterated that systemic recruitment reforms and thorough accountability will remain top administrative priorities once the law enforcement agency concludes its comprehensive probe.