The Centre has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta and ordered an inquiry into the procurement of the Board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) services, intensifying scrutiny of the examination body's digital evaluation system.The move comes after growing concerns over CBSE's post-result processes and the performance of its technology-driven services, which faced widespread criticism following the announcement of the Class 10 and Class 12 board examination results.Who is Rahul Singh?Rahul Singh, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, assumed charge as CBSE Chairperson in March 2024 and was given an extension again in 2025. Singh's tenure was supposed to end in November 2027. Before taking over as CBSE Chairperson, Rahul Singh served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). A 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1995, although his rank is not publicly known.Committee to probe matterThe Centre has formed a one-member committee to inquire into matters relating to the procurement of services for the on-screen marking system by the CBSE.The committee will be chaired by S Radha Chauhan, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission, a memorandum issued by the Cabinet Secretariat said on Tuesday.Chauhan has been empowered to obtain the assistance of officials from other departments, as required, while the Capacity Building Commission will provide secretarial assistance to the panel.The committee will submit its report to the Department of Personnel and Training within one month.The memorandum addressed to Chauhan was shared with the Department of School Education and Literacy, and the Department of Personnel and Training.The move comes amid students and parents raising concerns over the implementation of the on-screen marking (OSM) system in CBSE’s board examinations.The board has faced criticism over technical glitches, payment failures and delays in its verification and re-evaluation process, prompting demands for greater transparency and accountability.