Jaipur, Apr 3 (PTI) The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group has arrested a government school teacher for allegedly appearing as a dummy candidate in recruitment exams, a top official said on Wednesday.

Roshan Lal Meena -- posted at a government school in Dausa district -- had appeared as a dummy candidate in 16 state and four central government recruitment exams, Deputy Inspector General (Special Operations Group) Anil Paris Deshmukh said.

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The accused had appeared as a dummy candidate for more than 20 candidates, some of whom are currently serving in the government, he said.

Deshmukh added that Meena appeared as a dummy candidate before getting into government service himself.

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