CBI Completes Investigation into Recruitment Exam Irregularities, Court Hearings Still Pending

The Central Bureau of Investigation has wrapped up its investigations into numerous recruitment exam irregularities, yet many cases are still awaiting court hearings. With some cases dating back over two decades, the CBI is now seeking to expedite the process by transferring these cases to fast-track courts. This article delves into the details of the pending cases, including notable examinations and the regions affected, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the judicial process.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 2, 2026, 18:09 IST

Pending Court Hearings on Recruitment Exam Cases

(Abhishek Shukla) New Delhi, August 2 - Despite the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concluding its inquiries into approximately 158 cases related to alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, hearings in various courts across the country have yet to commence. Some of these cases date back over two decades, according to sources. The CBI has decided to reach out to all high courts to expedite the transfer of these pending cases to fast-track courts.

These fast-track courts are being established in different states to handle cases under the new anti-paper leak legislation. Sources indicate that the CBI plans to inform the high courts that it will provide special public prosecutors and all necessary resources to ensure that these cases are heard as swiftly as possible. In the national capital alone, there are around 25 cases since 2000 where hearings have not yet begun, despite the CBI's investigations being completed.

Notable cases include the AIIMS-PG recruitment exam of 2010-11, the Delhi University Medical and Dental Entrance Examination of 2011, irregularities in the Common Admission Test of 2004, and the SSC recruitment and teacher recruitment cases from 2013. In Bihar, five cases are pending, three of which are linked to the alleged NEET-2024 paper leak. Similarly, the 2022 constable recruitment case in Himachal Pradesh is among three cases awaiting hearings, while three cases in Jammu and Kashmir are also pending.

According to sources, there are five pending cases in Jharkhand, five in Karnataka, three in Maharashtra (including two related to NEET 2024), eight in Rajasthan, 14 in Tamil Nadu, and ten each in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh awaiting court proceedings.