The KPSC chairperson, Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, is accused of manipulating caste and income certificates to secure OBC reservations for his daughters; including declaring an annual family income of just ₹40,000, despite his high-ranking position. What’s worse? He never recused himself from the hiring process. Even more alarming; under a 2002 Karnataka rule, children of KPSC chairpersons aren’t even eligible for such reservations. The governor’s move has sent shockwaves through India’s civil service system, where integrity is supposed to be non-negotiable. With the High Court already stepping in and the Supreme Court possibly being asked to review the case, this isn’t just about one family; it’s about whether India’s bureaucratic gatekeepers can still be trusted to guard fairness. This story could mark a turning point for how we view merit, transparency, and accountability in public recruitment.