KPSC Job Scam: Bengaluru Court Denies Bail to Suspended IAS Officer Gyanendra Gangwar
A special court in Bengaluru has rejected the bail plea of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who is facing multiple corruption and money laundering charges linked to the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam.
A Bengaluru court on Friday rejected the bail plea of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who is in custody in connection with alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment process. Gangwar’s lawyers had sought bail citing his medical condition and ongoing cancer treatment. Gangwar, 41, is accused in the alleged cash-for-jobs scam linked to the recruitment of veterinary officers through KPSC. His counsel told the court that he is a survivor of testicular cancer, has undergone two surgeries and continues to receive chemotherapy.
The defence argued that Gangwar required rest and medical care. The court, however, rejected the bail application on Friday. The development came two days after a Bengaluru court also rejected the bail plea of another accused, Basavaraj Kannale, who is alleged to have acted as a middleman in the recruitment case. Who Is Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar? IAS Officer Detained Over KPSC Veterinary Exam Irregularities.
Alleged Question Paper Leak
Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer who served as KPSC examination controller, was arrested in connection with allegations that the question paper for the veterinary officer recruitment examination was leaked.
According to investigators, the examination was conducted on January 8 and 9, 2026, for 400 veterinary officer vacancies. The probe alleges that leaked questions were supplied to candidates who paid money through Kannale. IAS Officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar Suspended Amid KPSC Recruitment Exam Row.
The Enforcement Directorate has also been investigating the alleged money-laundering component of the case. The agency has alleged that money collected from candidates was transferred to Gangwar and used, among other things, to purchase jewellery.
ED Custody and Money Trail
Earlier this week, a special court remanded Gangwar to six days of ED custody, until September 26. The ED sought custody to investigate the alleged flow of proceeds connected with the recruitment examination.
According to the agency, Kannale allegedly collected around Rs 1.50 crore from candidates, with approximately Rs 1.30 crore allegedly handed over to Gangwar in cash. Investigators have also alleged that around Rs 23 lakh was spent on gold jewellery. These allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial scrutiny.
Investigation Into KPSC Recruitment
The case came to light after allegations of irregularities in the veterinary officer recruitment examination. A candidate subsequently filed an FIR alleging that some aspirants with poor academic records had secured unusually high marks.
The Karnataka government ordered a CID investigation after the allegations emerged, while the KPSC withheld the recruitment results announced in July. The investigation has since examined alleged financial transactions, communications and other evidence concerning the recruitment process.
The latest bail decision does not determine Gangwar’s guilt. The allegations against him will be tested through the ongoing investigation and judicial proceedings.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 25, 2026 07:46 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).