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Crime
Tripura Police Launch Probe into Alleged Community Health Officer Exam Paper Leak
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:18 AM
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Tripura police have opened an investigation into claims that the question paper for the Community Health Officer recruitment exam was leaked, raising concerns over the integrity of the selection process.
Tripura police announced that they are probing allegations of a question paper leak in the recent Community Health Officer (CHO) recruitment examination. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the exam material was accessed or distributed unlawfully before the official test date.
Authorities have stated that any breach of examination confidentiality could compromise the fairness of the recruitment process, which seeks to fill health officer positions across the state. Police are collecting statements from candidates, exam officials, and any individuals who might have come into contact with the paper.
The police have not disclosed details of the investigative methods or any arrests at this stage. They have urged aspirants to cooperate fully and have assured that the probe will be conducted transparently to restore confidence in the selection system.
The recruitment drive, overseen by the state health department, is part of a broader effort to strengthen primary healthcare services in Tripura. Officials have indicated that the final list of successful candidates will be released only after the investigation concludes and any irregularities are addressed.
Stakeholders, including medical training institutes and candidate associations, have called for swift action to ensure that the recruitment remains merit‑based and free from malpractice.
Authorities have stated that any breach of examination confidentiality could compromise the fairness of the recruitment process, which seeks to fill health officer positions across the state. Police are collecting statements from candidates, exam officials, and any individuals who might have come into contact with the paper.
The police have not disclosed details of the investigative methods or any arrests at this stage. They have urged aspirants to cooperate fully and have assured that the probe will be conducted transparently to restore confidence in the selection system.
The recruitment drive, overseen by the state health department, is part of a broader effort to strengthen primary healthcare services in Tripura. Officials have indicated that the final list of successful candidates will be released only after the investigation concludes and any irregularities are addressed.
Stakeholders, including medical training institutes and candidate associations, have called for swift action to ensure that the recruitment remains merit‑based and free from malpractice.