The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) which conducts various prestigious government job exams in India has come under scrutiny. There was the reports of several officers submitting fake certificates to enter the service.
The trainee IAS Puja‘s case is being investigated for allegedly using fraudulent handicap and OBC certificates to get the job.
Another case of Abhishek Singh, an IAS officer who turned-actor, also came up online, he was seen dancing and making gym videos despite his claims of having a locomotor disability to avail concession during the selection process
These cases disturbs aspiring candidates and experts in the field who believe that the UPSC should be more transparent and stringent during its selection process.
These cases taint the sanctity of the post and it is just so disheartening. I am working just as hard but I guess these people surely know how to work around the loopholes
“The recent revelation of forged documents being used to clear the country’s most prestigious examination is a grave matter. This situation has two key aspects. First, the UPSC must take the strictest actions to set a definitive example, as this incident threatens the credibility of such an esteemed institution. Second, aspirants need to realise that upon selection, they become civil servants, not celebrities,” said Mohammad Zia, founder of UPSC Master, adding that millions look at the public look up to civil servants with respect and hope and thus they should avoid actions that tarnish the honour and prestige of these respected positions.
Other cases of Fake certificates in India?
A private university based in Churu, Rajasthan, known as Om Prakash Jogender Singh (OPJS) University, has been charged with issuing a shocking total of 43,409 fake degrees since its establishment in 2013.
In Haryana 4 lakh students were found to be fake.
UP Government found that as many as 3,000-4,000 teachers enrolled in the State’s Basic Education Department have fake educational qualification certificates
In our neighbouring country China “A foreign degree used to be seen as ‘gold plated.
How to check the fake degree?
The best way is one must cross-check the university details at the University Grant Commission (UGC) website (https://www.ugc.ac.in/) and National Academic Depository (NAD) (https://nad.gov.in/).
While the UGC website can be checked by students for re-checking genuine universities, NAD facilitates digital verification and authentication.