Delhi Police Uncovers Vicious Proxy Exam Racket, Hunting Masterminds Behind Teacher Recruitment Scandal

In a major blow to the integrity of public service recruitment, the Delhi Police have ripped the lid off a sophisticated proxy exam racket targeting the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) teacher recruitment examinations. What began with the arrest of six individuals—a mix of aspiring candidates and their high-tech 'solvers'—has quickly escalated into a full-blown investigation, hinting at a sprawling, deeply entrenched criminal nexus.

The scandal, which first came to light after rigorous intelligence gathering, exposed a truly audacious scheme.

Candidates, desperate for coveted teaching positions, allegedly paid vast sums to a syndicate that arranged for highly skilled imposters, or "solvers," to sit for their exams. But this wasn't mere impersonation; the fraudsters employed an ingenious and disturbing method: fingerprint swapping. Using a special chemical solution, they would lift and transfer the fingerprints of the actual candidates, effectively replacing them with those of the solvers on biometric attendance devices.

This allowed the imposters to bypass the crucial biometric verification process, ensuring their presence went unchallenged as they sat the rigorous TGT and PGT examinations for various Delhi government schools.

The initial wave of arrests brought six key figures into custody. Among them, Sanjeev alias Vicky is believed to be a central figure, acting as a crucial middleman orchestrating the illicit arrangements.

Neeraj was identified as one of the 'solvers' who cunningly attempted to game the system. Four candidates—Satpal, Ravinder Singh, Anil, and Neha—were also apprehended, accused of engaging the services of these proxies to illegally secure their future in the education sector. These arrests were a direct result of meticulous intelligence operations and the filing of an FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.

However, investigators believe these arrests are just the tip of a much larger iceberg.

Senior police officials indicate they are actively pursuing leads to identify the masterminds and the broader network behind this insidious operation. The focus is now on meticulously analyzing call detail records (CDRs) and financial transactions to trace the money trail and uncover the full extent of this criminal enterprise.

The police suspect that more candidates and 'solvers' are involved, possibly extending the reach of this racket far beyond the current arrests.

This isn't an isolated incident either. The modus operandi bears a striking resemblance to a syndicate busted in 2022, which was involved in similar fraudulent activities concerning the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) examination.

Such recurring patterns underscore the persistent threat these sophisticated rackets pose to the sanctity of public examinations and fair opportunity.

The Delhi Police are resolute in their commitment to dismantle this nexus completely, ensuring that those who attempt to subvert the system face the full force of the law.

This ongoing investigation aims not only to bring the culprits to justice but also to restore faith in the merit-based selection process for vital public roles, particularly in education, where integrity and honesty are paramount.