Key facts
- A recruitment scam involving forged certificates has been exposed in Assam.
- Candidates allegedly used fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs), Caste Certificates, and Income Certificates to secure jobs in Central Government departments.
- The forged documents were reportedly linked to Naosholia village and used by individuals claiming to be residents of Assam.
- Investigations revealed that certificate numbers matched genuine documents issued to other individuals, indicating fabrication.
- An FIR has been registered at Jorhat Sadar Police Station, and an investigation is ongoing.
A significant recruitment scam involving forged certificates has been uncovered in Assam, raising concerns about eligible Assamese youth losing out on Central Government job opportunities. Investigations revealed that numerous candidates from outside the state allegedly secured positions by submitting fraudulent Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs), Caste Certificates, and Income Certificates. The scam, which came to light in Jorhat, particularly highlighted the alleged creation and use of fake resident certificates linked to Naosholia village.
According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jorhat, Pankaj Bora, the fraudulent activities were detected when recruiting units from the CRPF, Assam Rifles, and CISF requested verification of certificates submitted by their new recruits, who claimed to be residents of Jorhat district. During the verification process, it was found that the submitted certificates were forged. Bora stated that the certificate numbers corresponded to genuine income certificates issued to other individuals, but the documents presented by the recruits were entirely different and fabricated. Furthermore, no applications were ever received or processed for these specific certificate numbers.
Investigations also indicated that some individuals who claimed to be Assam residents had appeared for their examinations in Uttar Pradesh, suggesting they may originate from outside the state. The repeated mention of Naosholia village in the forged documents is being examined, possibly due to its proximity to Central Government security force installations where personnel often reside.
An FIR was lodged at Jorhat Sadar Police Station on May 27, 2026, and an investigation is underway to identify the culprits, determine the extent of the network involved, and cancel any fraudulent appointments.