Delhi Police have dismantled what officials are calling one of the most sophisticated recruitment scams in recent years, unveiling a network that charged aspirants as much as ₹12 lakh for assured selection in the Delhi Police constable recruitment drive. The operation, which came to light after a careful investigation, reveals how artificial intelligence tools were reportedly leveraged to cheat in a highly competitive examination meant to fill thousands of positions across the capital's police force.
According to sources familiar with the probe, the modus operandi involved an organized ring that allegedly arranged for the use of AI-generated responses, including content created through ChatGPT, during the written examination phase. Candidates who paid substantial sums were reportedly provided with answers to questions from the test, giving them an unfair advantage over honest aspirants who prepared diligently for months.
The scam appears to have targeted thousands of job seekers across Delhi and neighbouring states, many of whom had spent years preparing for the competitive exam. The recruitment test, conducted to fill vacancies in the Delhi Police constable cadre, is known for its enormous demand, with hundreds of thousands of candidates appearing for a limited number of positions each cycle.
Police investigators began tracing the network after receiving complaints from families of candidates who had paid large amounts but still failed to secure selection. As the inquiry deepened, authorities discovered a well-structured operation involving multiple layers of intermediaries, coaching centres, and technology-enabled cheating mechanisms.
The arrest of key accused persons has sent shockwaves through the recruitment ecosystem, raising serious questions about the integrity of the examination process and the ease with which candidates could bypass traditional preparation methods using readily available AI tools.
Authorities have reminded the public that any candidate found involved in such malpractice will face strict legal action under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and prevention of corruption laws. The Delhi Police commissioner has also stated that additional security measures, including enhanced surveillance during exam phases, are being considered to prevent future incidents of this nature.
