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Jharkhand Students Protest Against JPSC-JSSC Irregularities Enters 13th Day

Students protest against JPSC-JSSC irregularities, form panel for talks with government.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 06 August 2026 at 10:39 pm
Jharkhand Students Protest Against JPSC-JSSC Irregularities Enters 13th Day

The protest by students in Jharkhand against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has entered its 13th day.

The students have formed an 11-member committee to hold discussions with the Jharkhand government to end the deadlock. The committee consists of eight student representatives, two journalists, and a legal expert, former advocate general Ajit Kumar.

The JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum core committee members, Ravindra Paswan and Piyush, have demanded a CBI probe to ensure an impartial investigation, cancellation and re-conducting of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination, and a fair investigation into all examinations conducted by the TDPL agency. They have also demanded permanently stopping incidents involving OMR sheets and paper leaks, and carrying out wide-ranging administrative and structural reforms in JPSC and JSSC.

The students have also demanded strict action against those found responsible for the irregularities. The Jharkhand government has also formed a five-member committee to hold talks with protesting students to end the deadlock.

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand has arrested five persons in connection with the alleged irregularities surrounding the JPSC exams, taking the total number of people apprehended to 19.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has started the dialogue process with the agitating students, saying that the government's doors are open to everyone, and anyone with grievances is free to present their views. He stated that paper leaks are a national problem and that discussion could solve the impasse.

The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) and the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) (Law and Order) visited the Jaipal Singh Stadium with the government's official proposal for talks. The administration informed student leaders that the Chief Minister agreed to meet with a delegation of protesting students.

However, the students have made it clear that they would not agree to closed-door negotiations and would hold the talks only in the presence of journalists and cameras.

The protest has brought attention to the issue of irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, and the students are determined to get a fair and impartial investigation into the matter.

The Jharkhand government's response to the protest will be crucial in resolving the issue and addressing the concerns of the students.

In the meantime, the students will continue to protest until their demands are met, and the government takes concrete steps to address the issue of irregularities in recruitment examinations.

The situation is being closely watched, and the outcome of the talks between the students and the government will be important in determining the future course of action.

The protest has also highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in recruitment examinations, and the importance of ensuring that such exams are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

The Jharkhand government must take steps to address the concerns of the students and ensure that the recruitment examinations are conducted in a transparent and fair manner.

The students' demands for a CBI probe, cancellation and re-conducting of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination, and a fair investigation into all examinations conducted by the TDPL agency are reasonable, and the government must consider them seriously.

The government must also take steps to prevent incidents involving OMR sheets and paper leaks, and carry out wide-ranging administrative and structural reforms in JPSC and JSSC.

The protest has brought attention to the issue of irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, and it is hoped that the government will take concrete steps to address the issue and ensure that such exams are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

The outcome of the talks between the students and the government will be important in determining the future course of action, and it is hoped that a resolution will be found soon.

In conclusion, the protest by students in Jharkhand against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC has entered its 13th day, and the students have formed a committee to hold discussions with the government to end the deadlock. The government must take steps to address the concerns of the students and ensure that the recruitment examinations are conducted in a transparent and fair manner.

The significance of this protest lies in the fact that it has brought attention to the issue of irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, and the need for transparency and accountability in such exams. The government's response to the protest will be crucial in resolving the issue and addressing the concerns of the students.

It is hoped that the government will take concrete steps to address the issue and ensure that the recruitment examinations are conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The outcome of the talks between the students and the government will be important in determining the future course of action, and it is hoped that a resolution will be found soon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the reason for the students' protest in Jharkhand?

The students are protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC.

What are the demands of the students?

The students are demanding a CBI probe, cancellation and re-conducting of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination, and a fair investigation into all examinations conducted by the TDPL agency.

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