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Tukaram Mundhe Named Secretary of Committee to Overhaul MPSC Amid Protests

  • On Sunday, the Maharashtra government formed a committee to overhaul the Maharashtra Public Service Commission , appointing FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as secretary amid a 10-day protest by recruitment aspirants in Pune.
  • State minister Shivendraraje Bhosale announced the decision after meeting protesters at Joshi Bridge, where the agitation has been underway for ten days over various reform demands.
  • Former judge Dilip Bhosale will chair the committee, which includes IPS officer Laxmi Gautam, former IAS officer Ganesh Patil, and retired judge Naik alongside Mundhe.
  • Shivendraraje Bhosale told protesters the government will address additional demands, including recruitment to 70,000 posts over three years and increased seats for the Group C examination scheduled for January.
  • NCP MLA Rohit Pawar welcomed Mundhe's appointment, saying "We hope that the committee will have the freedom to work properly," though the government's decision on removing MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimnawar remains unclear.
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The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to reform the Public Service Commission, headed by former judge Dilip Bhosale. Tukaram Mundhe will be its secretary. Candidates in Pune are demanding recruitment for 70,000 posts, an increase in seats in the Group C exam, and the withdrawal of cases filed against protesters.

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TV9 Marathi broke the news on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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