Hemant Soren Announces JSSC-CGL Exam Cancellation Amid Student Protests The Jharkhand government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination on August 17, 2026, following prolonged student protests demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process. The decision came after an emergency Cabinet meeting that lasted four hours, during which Soren also ordered the cancellation of all exams conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL). Students, who have been staging a hunger strike for 24 days, hailed the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam as a positive step but emphasized that their protest would continue until the CBI inquiry is completed. A student stated, “Our demand for a CBI investigation remains unfulfilled. Our hunger strike will not end until the CBI inquiry takes place. It is a matter of great happiness that the JSSC-CGL exam has been cancelled. We will call off the agitation only after the CBI inquiry is conducted, not before.” Soren outlined the government’s response to the crisis, including the formation of a committee under senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal to implement reforms in the examination process. The committee will conduct a comprehensive inquiry into all errors, both minor and major, that have occurred since 2014. Additionally, the government plans to convene discussions on amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) introduced by the Central Government, with the possibility of holding a special session if necessary.#central_bureau_of_investigation #hemant_soren #jharkhand_public_service_commission #jharkhand_government #tsr_data_processing_private_limited
Exam Scams Involving IAS and IPS Officers Highlight Systemic Corruption and Legal Challenges The repeated involvement of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in exam scams has exposed deep-rooted corruption within the country’s public service recruitment system. Despite stringent legal measures and the establishment of fast-track courts, these cases continue to underscore the challenges of holding powerful officials accountable. From Jharkhand to Rajasthan, officials entrusted with administering exams have allegedly manipulated processes, accepted bribes, and exploited their positions for personal gain. In Jharkhand, former chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), L. Khiangte, was arrested in August 2026 over allegations of corruption in the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The JPSC had awarded the exam contract to TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), a Lucknow-based firm blacklisted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission in May 2025 for past irregularities. Khiangte’s case is not isolated. In Chhattisgarh, former JPSC chairman Taman Singh Sonwani faced legal action for altering official notifications to include his nephews in the 2021 State Service Examinations. His actions led to their appointments as deputy collector and deputy superintendent of police. Similar patterns emerged in Rajasthan, where IPS officer Habib Khan Gauran, chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, allegedly leaked the judicial service examination paper to his daughter, who secured the tenth rank. The scandal forced his resignation in 2014 and subsequent arrest in 2015. In Tamil Nadu, R.#rajasthan_public_service_commission #ias_officers #jharkhand_public_service_commission #ips_officers #chhattisgarh_public_service_commission
Jharkhand Students March to Assembly as Protests Escalate Over Recruitment Exam Controversy Students in Jharkhand have intensified their protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, culminating in a planned march toward the state assembly on Monday. The demonstrations, which have spanned over two weeks, are led by student groups demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 14th JPSC examination and broader reforms in recruitment agencies. Protesters, including those on hunger strike, have called the march a "day of revolution and change," with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato framing the event as a pivotal moment in their struggle. The protest began with students gathering near the old Jharkhand Legislative Assembly building and the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium before proceeding toward the Vidhan Sabha. The movement has been fueled by claims of exam malpractice, including paper leaks, in the JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests. Despite the state government asserting that it has accepted "98 per cent of the demands," protesters insist that the resolution is incomplete. They argue that the government has only agreed to cancel three of the 13 examinations they sought to scrap and reject the call for an independent inquiry. Security measures have been heightened in Ranchi ahead of the march, with the Jharkhand Police imposing prohibitory orders within a 750-meter radius of the Vidhan Sabha from August 6 to 12. Barricades and increased police presence have been deployed to manage potential law-and-order issues. Authorities have urged protesters to maintain peaceful conduct, warning against the involvement of anti-social elements.#central_bureau_of_investigation #jharkhand_public_service_commission #jharkhand_legislative_assembly #jharkhand_students #devendra_nath_mahato
Students’ Protest Against Alleged Irregularities in JPSC and JSSC Examinations Intensifies in Ranchi Students in Ranchi are escalating their protest against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand State Subordinate Service Commission (JSSC) examinations. Demonstrators have gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, where the protest has gained momentum over recent days. The students have announced plans to occupy the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly during the upcoming Monsoon Session to demand action. Their primary诉求 are the cancellation of the examinations they claim were compromised and a judicial inquiry led by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand. The protesters have criticized the ongoing investigation by the Central Industrial Development (CID) as insufficient to address the alleged misconduct. They emphasized that their protest is not driven by political motives but by a demand for transparency and accountability. The students also clarified that the protest is being organized without financial support from political entities, with food and refreshments provided voluntarily by local temples and community organizations. Following the announcement of the planned assembly gherao, the CID has intensified its operations in the case. Authorities have arrested three additional individuals suspected of involvement in the alleged misconduct. These arrests are linked to the examination irregularities, and the accused have been sent to judicial custody for further proceedings. The CID’s increased activity has raised concerns among the protesters, who view the arrests as an attempt to suppress their demands rather than address the alleged issues.#jharkhand_public_service_commission #jaipal_singh_munda_stadium #jharkhand_state_subordinate_service_commission #jharkhand_legislative_assembly #central_industrial_development
Job Aspirants in Ranchi Demand Independent Probe into Paper Leaks Job aspirants in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been staging a protest for over a week against alleged leaks in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (PSC) examination and other recruitment tests. The demonstrators, gathered at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 29, have called for an independent investigation by retired high court judges from outside the state, accusing the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) government of attempting to suppress the issue by assigning the probe to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The protesters claim that the CID’s investigation into the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)-Combined Graduate Level (CGL) paper leak found answers to 135 out of 150 questions had been leaked, with 120 questions matching the examination paper exactly. Despite candidates submitting documentary evidence via email and WhatsApp, the authorities allegedly ignored their complaints. Vinay Mehta, a protester from Hazaribag district, told PTI that the government’s reliance on the CID has eroded public trust, stating, “We have completely lost faith in the ongoing CID investigation.” Mehta emphasized the need to hand over the probe to either the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or an independent panel of retired High Court judges, excluding any Jharkhand-based judges. The protest has also seen demands for the involvement of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with protesters alleging large-scale financial transactions are linked to the alleged recruitment scam. Pawan Goswami, a demonstrator from Palamu district, warned that the agitation would remain peaceful for now but would intensify if the government failed to address their demands.#central_bureau_of_investigation #criminal_investigation_department #jharkhand_public_service_commission #jharkhand_mukti_morcha #jaipal_singh_munda_stadium
