Overview
- Sharma submitted her resignation to Governor Haribhau Bagade on Monday, citing damage to her reputation and the Commission’s dignity.
- In her letter, she said no investigation is pending against her and that she has never been named an accused.
- An August 28 Rajasthan High Court order canceling the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment stated that Sharma and other members compromised the exam’s integrity through knowledge of leaks and prejudiced interviews.
- The controversy has intensified political confrontation between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress over accountability for recruitment failures.
- Sharma joined the RPSC in October 2020 with a tenure through October 2026 and previously taught at a government college in Bharatpur.