Guwahati, Feb. 12 -- Guwahati: A recent order by the Gauhati High Court, staying the suspension of 18 Assam government officers, including ACS, APS, and allied services, has brought to light the state government's handling of allegations of unfair practices in the APSC recruitment process.

The court's order exposed the procedural lapses by the Assam government in its attempt to address the "cash-for-jobs" scam that had plagued the APSC.

On February 7, 2025, the Gauhati High Court stayed the suspension of 18 ACS, APS, and allied service officers. These officers were among 34 identified by the Justice (retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma Commission of Enquiry as having secured their positions through fraudulent means.

The 18 officers appealed thei...