The Rajasthan government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on 1 June 2026 the largest anti-corruption crackdown undertaken in the state in recent years. Under the direction of the Chief Minister, 20 officers and employees including one Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer were dismissed from service. A further 332 officers and personnel were suspended pending inquiry, while the lifetime pensions of 17 retired officers were permanently revoked under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996, which allow withholding of pension where misconduct or corruption is established. Prosecution sanctions were issued in 108 cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and other applicable laws to enable trials in special courts. Investigations are currently underway in 577 cases against government officials, while inquiries into 9 cases involving All India Services officers including IAS and IPS are in progress with the concurrence of the Union Government as required under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. The state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Vigilance Wing of the General Administration Department and respective administrative departments have been coordinated for this drive. The action seeks to send a strong message against corruption and arbitrary conduct among the government machinery and officials who betray public trust, in line with the CM zero-tolerance policy. The crackdown comes amid a broader Rajasthan governance push including digital grievance redress through Rajasthan Sampark 181, Mukhyamantri Sushasan Mission, the Rajasthan Public Grievances Act 2018 framework and ongoing administrative reforms aimed at the state $350 billion economy target.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Largest Anti Corruption Crackdown on 1 June 2026 With 20 Officers Including One Rajasthan Administrative Service Officer Dismissed From Service 332 Government Personnel Suspended Lifetime Pensions of 17 Retired Officers Permanently Revoked Prosecution Sanction Issued in 108 Cases and Investigations Underway in 577 Cases Across Government Departments and Nine Cases Involving All India Services Officers
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma on 1 June 2026 announced state largest anti-corruption crackdown dismissing 20 officers including a RAS officer, suspending 332 personnel, permanently revoking pensions of 17 retired officers, issuing prosecution sanction in 108 cases and continuing inquiries in 577 cases plus 9 All India Services cases.
Key facts
- 20 officers including one RAS officer dismissed from service on 1 June 2026
- 332 officers and personnel suspended pending inquiry across Rajasthan departments
- Lifetime pensions of 17 retired officers permanently revoked under Pension Rules 1996
- Prosecution sanction issued in 108 cases under Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
- Investigations underway in 577 government cases and 9 All India Services cases
- Anti-Corruption Bureau and GAD Vigilance Wing coordinating the crackdown under CM zero-tolerance policy
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With reference to the anti-corruption crackdown announced by the Rajasthan government on 1 June 2026, consider the following statements:\n1. The crackdown resulted in dismissal of 20 officers including one Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer.\n2. The lifetime pensions of 17 retired officers were permanently revoked under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996.\n\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statements are correct. The Rajasthan government on 1 June 2026 announced its largest anti-corruption crackdown, dismissing 20 officers including one RAS officer (Statement 1). Lifetime pensions of 17 retired officers were permanently revoked under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996, which permit withholding pension where corruption is established (Statement 2). Additionally, 332 personnel were suspended, 108 cases received prosecution sanction, and inquiries are underway in 577 cases.
Source: DIPR Rajasthan
Frequently asked questions
What action did the Rajasthan government announce on 1 June 2026 against corruption?
The state announced its largest anti-corruption crackdown, dismissing 20 officers including one RAS officer, suspending 332 personnel, permanently revoking pensions of 17 retired officers, and issuing prosecution sanctions in 108 cases.
Under which rules were the lifetime pensions of retired officers revoked?
The pensions were permanently revoked under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996, which permit withholding or withdrawal of pension where serious misconduct or corruption is established against retired government servants.
What is the status of cases involving All India Services officers?
Inquiries are underway in 9 cases involving All India Services officers (IAS, IPS) being processed with the concurrence of the Union Government under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.
Which agencies are coordinating the anti-corruption drive in Rajasthan?
The state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the Vigilance Wing of the General Administration Department and respective administrative departments are coordinating the crackdown under the direction of CM Bhajanlal Sharma.
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