New Delhi/Ramgarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested a Mail Overseer posted at the Head Post Office in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹15,000 from a complainant in exchange for allowing her to join duty. The arrest followed a carefully laid trap after the official allegedly demanded illegal gratification for facilitating the posting.
Complaint Filed by Selected Gramin Dak Sevak
According to the CBI, the case was registered on January 7, 2026, based on a complaint filed by a woman selected for appointment as a Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS). The complainant alleged that the accused official demanded ₹30,000 as a bribe to permit her to join at the Head Post Office, Ramgarh, despite her selection being in accordance with prescribed norms.
Alleged Repeated Demands Prompted Approach to CBI
CBI officials said the complainant approached the agency after repeated demands were allegedly made by the postal official, who purportedly sought the bribe as a precondition for allowing her to report for duty. Acting on the complaint, the agency verified the allegations and registered a case under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Trap Laid, Accused Caught Red-Handed
Following the registration of the case, the CBI laid a trap on January 8. The accused was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting ₹15,000, the first installment of the demanded bribe amount, from the complainant. The money was recovered at the spot, and the official was taken into custody immediately after the transaction.
“The accused Mail Overseer was arrested while accepting illegal gratification of ₹15,000 from the complainant for allowing her to join as a Gramin Dak Sevak at the Head Post Office, Ramgarh,” the CBI said in a statement, confirming that the remaining amount was to be paid later, as per the alleged demand.
Searches Conducted, Court Production Next
Searches were conducted as part of the operation, and procedural formalities were completed following the arrest. The accused is expected to be produced before the competent court after the completion of necessary legal processes.
Corruption in Appointments Under Scrutiny
CBI officials stated that demanding or accepting bribes for allowing a candidate to join duty amounts to serious misconduct and undermines public trust in government institutions. “Such acts not only violate the law but also deprive deserving candidates of their rightful opportunities,” an official familiar with the investigation said.
Probe Continues, Departmental Action Likely
The agency has confirmed that investigation is continuing, and further action will be taken based on evidence collected during the probe. Officials are examining whether similar demands were made from other candidates and whether any additional officials were involved in the alleged illegal activity.
