{
  "id": 10495487,
  "title": "MPSC puts State Services Main Exam 2026 on hold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mpsc-puts-state-services-main-exam-2026-on-hold",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T17:05:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/maharashtra-public-service-commission-postpones-state-services-main-exam-2026-amid-review-demands/articleshow/134547719.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has delayed the State Services Main Examination 2026, originally set to commence on October 3, due to mounting demands for an examination process review, according to PTI. This decision follows the leak of the MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper, which sparked protests from aspirants and political groups. They have called for an end to MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar's tenure and the resignation of the commission's secretary, alleging procedural flaws in examination administration and corruption allegations. Abhijeet Dipke, convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party, also criticized Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding reforms in the MPSC and greater accountability.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Maharashtra Public Service Commission delays State Services Main Exam 2026.",
    "Exam originally scheduled for October 3 postponed.",
    "Protests over leaked Drug Inspector paper and corruption allegations."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}