इलेक्ट्रानिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के नाम पर फर्जी सूचना का प्रसार

**Executive Summary** This notification from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), dated November 26, 2025, addresses the circulation of fake information using MeitY's name, logo, and authority. It cautions the public against unverified information and unauthorized use of government recruitment materials for commercial purposes. A fake notice dated November 25, 2025 is being circulated, so stakeholders must verify all information. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Misinformation Alert:** * Fake notices and information are being circulated through social media, falsely using MeitY's name and logo. * This includes a fake notice dated November 25, 2025, regarding a "Strict Ban on Using Government Recruitment Names, Logos, and Exam Content for Selling Courses or Promotional Activities." * **Public Advisory:** * Do not believe or forward unverified messages claiming to be issued by MeitY. * Verify information only through MeitY's official website and communication channels. * MeitY has not authorized any third party to collect fees, personal data, or provide job offers without official notification. * **Strict Ban on Unauthorized Use:** * No YouTube channels, Telegram groups, coaching centers, websites, or social media pages are authorized to use government recruitment names, emblems, or examination content for commercial or promotional activities. * This includes notifications, question papers, answer keys, cutoff data, and previous paper analysis. * Several platforms are misusing official exam names (SSC, RRB, UPSC, IBPS, Defence, State Boards etc.) to sell paid courses, promote study materials, publish unofficial keys/cutoffs, and create "official-looking" advertisements. * **Legal Consequences:** * Involvement in creating or circulating fake information will result in strict legal action. * Violations may lead to punishments under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), IT Act 2000, Emblems & Names Act 1950 and Consumer Protection Act 2019. * Platform action under IT Rules 2021 will be taken, including blocking channels, removing content, and suspending accounts. **Impact Analysis** **Impacted Stakeholder: General Public** * **Impact:** The public is at risk of being misled by fake information and unauthorized activities using MeitY's name. * **Action Required:** Verify information through official channels, avoid forwarding unverified messages, and report suspicious content to webmaster@meity.gov.in. **Impacted Stakeholder: Government Recruitment Boards (SSC, RRB, UPSC, IBPS, Defence, State Boards etc.)** * **Impact:** Unauthorized use of their names, logos, and exam content compromises the integrity of their processes. * **Action Required:** Monitor for misuse of their names and content, and report any violations to MeitY and relevant authorities. **Impacted Stakeholder: Online Platforms (YouTube, Telegram, Websites, etc.)** * **Impact:** Risk of platform action (blocking, content removal, suspension) if hosting unauthorized content related to government recruitment. * **Action Required:** Implement measures to detect and remove unauthorized content using government recruitment materials, and cooperate with authorities. **Impacted Stakeholder: Individuals/Entities Selling Unauthorized Courses/Materials** * **Impact:** Exposure to legal action and penalties for unauthorized use of government recruitment materials. * **Action Required:** Immediately cease the use of government names, logos, and exam content for commercial purposes.

Key Entities Referenced