Shillong, Oct 3: The inquiry committee constituted to probe alleged irregularities in the recruitment of staff nurses at MCH Hospital, Nongstoin, has asked shortlisted candidates to come forward and record their statements.
The two-member committee comprising the Executive Magistrate, E. Lyngdoh and the Superintendent of Police, West Khasi Hills, Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, is examining allegations of irregularities, illegal gratification, bribery, extortion and coercion in the selection process.
Candidates who faced any demand for illegal gratification, extortion, coercion or other irregularities before, during or after the interview may appear before the committee and submit written complaints or evidence including audio or video recordings, message logs and details of financial transactions.
The recording of statements will be held from October 5 to 9, 2026, between 10 am and 4 pm at Room No. 108, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin.
The committee has assured that the identities of candidate-witnesses and their testimonies will be kept strictly confidential to protect them from victimisation or harassment.
The inquiry was ordered following complaints of alleged malpractices in the shortlisting and interview for staff nurses at the hospital. Candidates have been encouraged to assist the panel to ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
The VPP State Youth Wing has alleged that staff nurse jobs at MCH Hospital, Nongstoin, were being sold for Rs 4 to 5 lakh.
The youth wing led by president Marbud Dkhar said it began inquiry after receiving calls from job aspirants alleging money was being demanded through touts / middlemen claiming proximity to elected representatives.
One candidate allegedly told them over phone that he was asked to pay Rs 4 lakh and had already paid Rs 1 lakh. The wing claimed it has messages and bank transaction records as evidence.
Nongstoin MDC, Dr. Juristman Iawphniaw had even disrupted the contractual staff nurse recruitment interview on September 29, demanding a halt over alleged bribery and money demands from job aspirants.
