The Maharashtra government suspended a written examination for the recruitment of State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) constables after allegations emerged that 85 out of 100 questions were directly sourced from a private practice test. The exam, held on May 2, 2026, was part of a recruitment drive for 104 vacancies in SRPF Group No. 5 in Daund, a town in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Complaints surfaced on social media shortly after the exam, claiming that many questions were identical to those in 'Maharashtra Publication’s Police Recruitment Practice Question Set 10.' The Additional Director General of Police acknowledged these complaints and announced a thorough inquiry, which began on May 4. Vijaykumar Magar, Deputy Inspector General of Police, confirmed the suspension and stated that a final report is expected within 2 to 4 days. The author of the questioned publication, Vitthal Bade, denied any wrongdoing, suggesting the overlap could be coincidental. Student leaders are calling for a transparent investigation, emphasizing the serious implications for candidates, particularly from rural Maharashtra, who aspire to join government services.