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Punjab & Haryana HC Halts Pharmacy Officer Recruitment Amid Cheating Allegations
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 09:43 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the recruitment of pharmacy officers following allegations of cheating in the selection process, delaying new appointments in the health sector.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a stay on the recruitment of pharmacy officers in both states after a petition raised concerns about cheating in the examination.
The court’s order came after allegations that candidates had engaged in irregularities during the selection test, prompting a review of the entire recruitment process.
As a result, the appointment of new pharmacy officers has been suspended, affecting staffing plans for state health departments.
The High Court has directed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cheating claims before any further steps are taken.
The stay is expected to trigger a reassessment of recruitment procedures and safeguards in the future.
The court’s order came after allegations that candidates had engaged in irregularities during the selection test, prompting a review of the entire recruitment process.
As a result, the appointment of new pharmacy officers has been suspended, affecting staffing plans for state health departments.
The High Court has directed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cheating claims before any further steps are taken.
The stay is expected to trigger a reassessment of recruitment procedures and safeguards in the future.