The Home department has issued orders entrusted the Crime Branch to probe the allegations of irregularities surrounding the examinations conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). A team led by Inspector General S. Ajeetha Begum will lead the probe.The government’s decision comes amid mounting complaints regarding the evaluation process for various posts within the State Planning Board. The high-level probe was initiated after the Vigilance Director recommended a detailed investigation in the case. The government also examined the legal opinion submitted by the Director General of Prosecutions before handing over the case to the specialised unit. Published - July 09, 2026 06:25 pm IST