Rajasthan Police SOG Makes Another Arrest in JE Recruitment Exam Paper Leak Case
In a significant development, the Special Operations Group (SOG) wing of the Rajasthan police has apprehended another individual linked to the Junior Engineer (JE) Combined Recruitment Examination–2020 paper leak scandal. The arrest was confirmed by police officials on Monday, marking a continued crackdown on the extensive racket.
Details of the Arrest and Accused
The police have identified the newly arrested accused as Bhim Singh, who played a crucial role in the paper leak operation. This arrest adds to the growing list of individuals detained in connection with the case, including key figures such as Jagdish Bishnoi, Ganpat Malwada, Anil alias Sher Singh Meena, Bhupendra Saran, Ganpat Lal, and Suresh.
According to Additional Director General of Police (SOG) Vishal Bansal, the initial JE recruitment exam, held in December 2020, was cancelled following the leak of the question paper. An FIR was subsequently registered at the Sanganer police station to investigate the matter.
Re-Examination Also Compromised
Bansal further disclosed that after the cancellation, a re-examination for the Junior Engineer (Civil Degree) position was conducted on September 12, 2021. However, during the ongoing investigation, which involved interrogations of previously arrested gang members, confidential intelligence, and technical analysis, it was uncovered that the question paper for this re-exam had also been leaked prior to the test. Consequently, a fresh FIR was filed on January 19, 2026, to address this new breach.
Bhim Singh was taken into custody on April 17 and later produced before a court, where he was remanded to police custody for further questioning.
Modus Operandi of the Paper Leak Gang
During interrogation, it was revealed that Bhim Singh operated a coaching institute in Bansur and managed a computer lab in Jaipur dedicated to online exam preparation. He collaborated with co-accused Ganpat Malwada and Bhupendra Saran to orchestrate the leak. Their method involved:
- Gathering candidates in Jaipur.
- Providing them with leaked question papers through electronic devices such as Samsung tablets and Apple iPads.
- Subsequently sending these candidates to their respective examination centers.
Bansal emphasized that the gang utilized these high-tech devices to train candidates, with Bhim Singh's name emerging during the tracing of these gadgets. He had been evading capture for an extended period before his arrest.
Financial Aspects and Recovery
Investigators uncovered that each candidate involved in the scam was charged exorbitant fees ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh. These substantial amounts were distributed among the members of the gang. As part of the evidence collection, the tablet used in the criminal activities has been recovered from Bhim Singh's possession.
Ongoing Investigation
The police are continuing their efforts to trace the original source of the paper leaks and identify all beneficiaries connected to this widespread fraud. This case highlights the severe challenges posed by examination malpractices and underscores the commitment of law enforcement to uphold integrity in recruitment processes.
