Ranchi: The CID investigation into alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission examinations has revealed several important leads during the questioning of Abhay Kumar Tiwari, also known as Manoj Kumar Tiwari. Tiwari, who was arrested while working as a marketing manager with the company involved in conducting the examination process, was questioned at length during CID remand.

According to the investigation agency, Tiwari allegedly provided information about a wider network involved in collecting money from candidates, influencing examination results and allegedly helping selected candidates during different stages of the recruitment process.

The names of former JPSC chairman L. Khiangte, former members Dr. Ajita Bhattacharya, Dr. Anima Hansda and Dr. Jamal Ahmad have reportedly emerged in his statement. The alleged network is also said to have involved coaching operators, intermediaries and people associated with the examination process. These are allegations under investigation and have not been finally established by a court. Alleged Payments for Interviews in 11th and 13th JPSC Exams

According to the alleged statement given during CID questioning, candidates appearing for the interviews of the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations were allegedly asked to pay up to *Rs 15 lakh per candidate* for favourable treatment.

Tiwari allegedly told investigators that seven candidates were connected to the network for allegedly increasing their interview marks. Candidates were reportedly brought into contact with intermediaries through coaching operators and other persons.

The alleged statement also mentions candidates who were selected for posts such as DSP and deputy jailor. The CID is examining whether the candidates actually received any unfair advantage and whether the interview process was manipulated.

 Alleged Rate Fixed From Prelims to Final Selection

One of the most serious claims emerging from the questioning concerns alleged rates for different stages of the examination.

According to the statement attributed to Tiwari, the alleged rate for helping a general-category candidate clear the preliminary examination was *Rs 5 lakh, while the amount for SC and ST candidates was allegedly between **Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh*.

For final selection, the alleged amount reportedly went up to *Rs 60 lakh to Rs 70 lakh per candidate*.

The investigation is now focusing on how such payments were allegedly collected, who handled the money and whether the payments were connected to any actual manipulation of examination or interview marks.

 Alleged Manipulation Through Candidate Codes

Another important aspect of the investigation relates to candidate codes.

According to the CID, TDPL director Ramveer Singh allegedly told investigators that candidate codes were generated on the basis of roll numbers for interviews conducted for the 11th and 13th JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination and the CDPO examination.

The investigation is examining allegations that these codes were allegedly used to identify specific candidates and facilitate attempts to favour them during interviews.

The CID is also examining the claim that some people connected with the commission allegedly contacted the examination agency to decode candidate information.

 Alleged Rs 10 Lakh Rate in CDPO Examination

The CDPO examination has also come under investigation. According to the alleged statement attributed to Abhay Tiwari, the amount for helping a candidate clear the CDPO examination was allegedly fixed at *Rs 10 lakh per candidate*.

The investigation has also recorded allegations that certain candidates were brought into contact with intermediaries through different channels. Claims of collecting amounts of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh from individual candidates have also emerged during questioning.

The CID is investigating the alleged role of coaching operators, intermediaries and people connected with the examination process.

 Names of Selected Candidates Under Investigation

The alleged statement also mentions several candidates who were reportedly selected for posts including DSP and deputy jailor after allegedly receiving higher interview marks.

The CID is examining whether these candidates actually benefited from any manipulation and whether their selection was influenced by persons outside the formal recruitment process.

 Investigation Into the Alleged Syndicate

The information emerging from the questioning allegedly points to a wider network involving former commission officials, examination-related personnel, coaching operators and intermediaries.

According to the alleged statement, candidates were allegedly approached at different stages and different amounts were demanded depending on whether they needed help in clearing the preliminary examination, the final examination or the interview.

The investigation agency is now examining the alleged money trail, communication between the accused persons, candidate details, examination codes and the possibility of manipulation during the recruitment process.

The allegations are serious, but the claims made during an investigation must be distinguished from proven facts. The final responsibility of determining guilt rests with the competent court after the investigation and judicial proceedings are completed.