The controversy over the Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Examination-2021 in Rajasthan has escalated to the Supreme Court. Selected candidates have filed a Special Leave Petition challenging the cancellation of the recruitment process. The Rajasthan High Court decision to annul the recruitment due to irregularities like paper leaks and rigging is being contested by the petitioners.
A plea has been made to the apex court to support the recruitment, arguing that candidates selected through fair means should not suffer for the actions of a few wrongdoers. The selected Sub-Inspectors have emphasized that while those involved in malpractice should face consequences, canceling the entire recruitment is unfair.
The recruitment, initially canceled by a single-judge bench on August 28, 2025, saw the Division Bench upholding the decision on April 4, 2026, based on significant irregularities, including alleged paper leaks. A Supreme Court hearing on this matter is expected in the second week of May.
Unsuccessful candidates have lodged a caveat to ensure their perspective is considered before any decision is made. Advocate Harendra Neel has filed the caveat on their behalf. The selected candidates are advocating against scrapping the entire process, emphasizing that accountability should only be placed on those proven guilty of misconduct.
The state government has not yet taken a stance on the issue. Previously, it opposed the complete cancellation of the recruitment before the High Court. Its decision on potential intervention in the Supreme Court proceedings is awaited.
