Puja Khedkar

Puja Khedkar is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationer who gained public attention following allegations of fraud in the civil services examination process. Accused of falsely claiming reservation benefits under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quotas, Khedkar's eligibility was called into question after an investigation revealed discrepancies in her application, including the use of multiple names and certificates. The Supreme Court recently granted her anticipatory bail, highlighting concerns over the severity of the allegations against her, which included accusations of defrauding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Prior to her IAS candidacy, she served as an officer in the Indian Revenue Service.