Police authorities in Chhattisgarh have arrested the Official Secretary (OSD) who served under the former Chief Minister of the state, in relation to a probing into alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh State Eligibility Test (CG SET). The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread attention across the state, as it implicates a senior functionary closely associated with the top leadership of the state government.
The CG SET is a pivotal examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG PEB) for determining eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and for Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges. Irregularities in such tests are considered particularly serious, as they affect the career trajectories of thousands of aspirants every year.
Sources close to the investigation confirmed that the OSD was questioned extensively over several days before being formally taken into custody. Law enforcement agencies have alleged that the accused played a key role in facilitating unfair practices during the examination process, though specific details of the alleged modus operandi have not been fully disclosed to the public. Investigators are reportedly examining whether there was a coordinated effort involving multiple individuals inside and outside the administration to manipulate outcomes.
The former Chief Minister whose OSD has been held has not yet made any public statement regarding the arrest. Political observers note that the case could become a contentious issue in the state, particularly given the sensitivity around recruitment and examination processes in Chhattisgarh.
The state government has stated that it will cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. Legal proceedings against the arrested official are expected to begin in the coming days, while the probe into other persons allegedly involved continues.
