In re: Irregularities in SGPGI recruitment examination

Timeline

1. 3 Nov 2026News

   SGPGI exam fiasco triggers STF probe; key official’s appointment under lens

   The cancellation brought into focus the institute admn’s decision to entrust recruitment-related responsibilities to an official whose appointment to the key post had already been questioned by the state government

   Hindustan Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Authorities canceled a recruitment exam and launched an investigation into how the process was handled.

   Who:

   The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force is investigating the incident at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The institute gave recruitment tasks to an official whose appointment was already being questioned by the state government.

   What it means:

   The investigation is now looking into why this official was given responsibility despite doubts about their job status.

2. 1 Nov 2026News

   Recruitment examinations for 1479 posts at SGPGI cancelled due to irregularities and mismanagement, investigation handed over to UP STF.

   SGPGI Recruitment Scam: First, examinations at three centers were cancelled, and subsequently, all examinations were cancelled. Candidates were informed via email and the website. The investigation of the case has been handed over to the STF.

   Dainik Jagran

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Recruitment examinations for staff positions were cancelled and the investigation is now being conducted by police.

   Who:

   The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force is the police agency investigating the case and SGPGI is the hospital conducting the recruitment.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   Examinations were cancelled because of irregularities and mismanagement during the testing process.

   What it means:

   All candidates must wait for further updates after the exam cancellation, and the police investigation will now proceed.