Thu Dec 04 08:57:41 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Odisha government has terminated the empanelment of Silicon Tech Lab Pvt Ltd, an IT firm based in Bhubaneswar, due to its alleged involvement in a sub-inspector recruitment scam. The firm was subcontracted to conduct the Combined Police Service Examination (CPSE) 2024. Irregularities were discovered after the arrest of aspirants and brokers attempting to attend a “special coaching” center. The investigation led to the arrest of Silicon Techlab’s promoter, Suresh Nayak, and the case was eventually handed over to the CBI.

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Odisha Gov’t Blacklists IT Firm Over Police Recruitment Scam

Bhubaneswar, December 4, 2025 – The Odisha government has terminated its contract with Bhubaneswar-based IT firm Silicon Tech Lab Pvt Ltd following allegations of its involvement in a widespread sub-inspector recruitment scam. The decision, announced by the Electronics and IT Department, cites “violation of multiple material clauses” in the service agreement.

Silicon Tech Lab was initially subcontracted by Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) ITI Ltd to conduct the Combined Police Service Examination (CPSE) 2024 for the recruitment of 933 sub-inspectors. The firm further assigned responsibilities to Panchsoft Technologies.

The scandal erupted after 114 aspirants and three suspected brokers were apprehended on September 29th while en route to a “special coaching” center in Vijayanagaram. Authorities allege the aspirants paid ₹10 lakh each to the racket, promising an additional ₹25 lakh upon securing employment.

The subsequent investigation by the Odisha Police Crime Branch led to the arrest of several brokers, including the alleged mastermind behind the scam, and eventually Silicon Techlab’s promoter, Suresh Nayak.

Given the gravity of the allegations, the case was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on November 12th. The termination of Silicon Tech Lab’s empanelment marks a significant step by the Odisha government in addressing corruption and ensuring transparency in the state’s recruitment processes.

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