Tukaram Mundhe Appointed Secretary of Committee to Overhaul Maharashtra PSC

The government of Maharashtra constituted a committee on 11 October 2026 to assess and recommend reforms to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), making the state’s Food and Drugs Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, the secretary of the said committee. Retired judge Dilip Bhosale is set to head the committee. This step came as a result of the 10-day protest by MPSC candidates at the SM Joshi bridge in Pune, demanding recruitment reforms, quick filling of vacancies, and examination-related reforms. Other demands made by the protestors would be addressed by the government.

Maharashtra Constitutes MPSC Reforms Committee

The committee was announced by the state’s minister Shivendraraje Bhosale following consultations with protesting candidates at the SM Joshi bridge in Pune on 11 October 2026.

Reports have it that the committee would be serving as a two-month inquiry committee to probe the irregularities in MPSC examinations, including paper leakages. Mundhe was appointed as the secretary to the committee as demanded by the aspirants.

Members of the MPSC Inquiry Committee

The five-member committee have the experts in the filed like judicial, administrative, and police expertise. Ex-judge Dilip Bhosale is set to head the committee, whereas Tukaram Mundhe will act as secretary of the committee.

• Dilip Bhosale: Committee Chairman; ex-judge
• Tukaram Mundhe: Secretary; Commissioner, Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration
• Laxmi Gautam: IPS Officer
• Ganesh Patil: Ex IAS Officer
• P. D. Naik: Ex-Judge

It is believed that the committee will look into the issues regarding MPSC exams and the working of the recruitment process. The two-month period is mentioned for the same.

Demands Made by MPSC Aspirants

Protest in Pune focused on issues of lack of transparency in recruitments, examination irregularities and delayed recruitments for government vacancies. Demands listed in the news report provided are,

• Recruitment of 70,000 vacancies: It is claimed that aspirants were demanding that 70,000 government vacancies be filled in three years.
• Recruitment for Group C: Aspirants were demanding increase in number of vacancies related to the Group C exam.
• Withdrawal of case: Protestors were demanding withdrawal of cases filed against some of the representatives of agitation.
• Inquiry regarding irregularities: It is claimed that there was demand for inquiry into question paper leakages and other examination issues.
• Issue related to MPSC chairman: Protestors were demanding resignation of MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimnawar.

Decision regarding some of these demands had been communicated by the government. But as far as issue of removal of MPSC chairman was concerned, it was stated as unresolved at first and then resolved when it was reported that the chairman will go on leave.

What is Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)?

Maharashtra Public Service Commission is the public service commission for the state that recruits qualified individuals through examinations for eligible Maharashtra government services or posts within their jurisdiction.

It serves a function similar to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Results of MPSC exams and their schedules have an impact on candidates who aspire to join public services in Maharashtra. This is why any claim concerning irregularities in the conduct of the examination is significant.

Provisions Made In The Constitution Regarding Public Service Commission

Provisions relating to Public Service Commissions find a place in Part XIV of the Constitution of India that addresses services of Union and the States.

• Article 315: It provides the Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State.
• Article 316: Relates to the appointment and term of office of members of Public Service Commissions.
• Article 317: Relates to the removal and suspension of members.
• Article 320: Addresses the function of Public Service Commissions, which includes holding examinations for recruitment to Union and state services.
• Article 323: Relates to reports of Public Service Commissions.