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Bihar Job Aspirants Protest In Patna Over Exam Irregularities

Hundreds protest in Patna, demand cancellation of BPSC exam and police SI recruitment test. Protestors allege irregularities and seek fair investigation.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 15 September 2026 at 10:24 pm
Bihar Job Aspirants Protest In Patna Over Exam Irregularities

Hundreds of job aspirants took to the streets in Patna on Tuesday, protesting against the alleged irregularities in the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination and the recruitment test for 1,799 police sub-inspector posts.

The protest march, which began from Gandhi Maidan, was stopped near the J P roundabout by security personnel. The protestors, who were holding national flags, demanded a fair investigation into the recruitment examinations and an end to the contract system in BPSC examinations.

They also sought the cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination and the police sub-inspector recruitment test, citing gross irregularities in the examination conducted by BPSC. The protestors further demanded the publication of a job calendar to help aspirants prepare for recruitment examinations without any uncertainty.

A minor scuffle broke out between protestors and police when the protestors broke barricades and attempted to proceed towards a prohibited zone where houses of VIPs are located. Police intervened and detained several protestors from different locations after they entered prohibited areas.

According to Patna SSP Kartikeya Kumar Sharma, the protestors' entry into the high-security zone disrupted public order and essential services, including the movement of ambulances. School children were also stranded at different places for quite some time, he added.

The protestors have threatened to intensify their agitation if their demands are not met at the earliest. They are seeking a regular conduct of examinations and an end to the 25 percent weightage rule in BPSC examinations.

The BPSC examination and the police sub-inspector recruitment test have been marred by controversy, with aspirants alleging irregularities and seeking a fair investigation. The protests in Patna are a reflection of the frustration and anger among job aspirants in Bihar.

The Bihar government has been facing criticism over the handling of recruitment examinations, with many aspirants alleging that the system is flawed and biased. The protests are likely to put pressure on the government to take action and address the concerns of job aspirants.

In the meantime, the situation in Patna remains tense, with protestors vowing to continue their agitation until their demands are met. The police are on high alert, and security personnel have been deployed in sensitive areas to prevent any further disruptions.

The protests in Patna have highlighted the need for a fair and transparent recruitment system in Bihar. The state government must take immediate action to address the concerns of job aspirants and ensure that recruitment examinations are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

The issue of recruitment irregularities is not new in Bihar, and it has been a major concern for job aspirants in the state. The protests in Patna are a wake-up call for the government to take action and reform the recruitment system.

The future of thousands of job aspirants in Bihar depends on the government's response to the protests. The government must take a proactive approach to address the concerns of job aspirants and ensure that recruitment examinations are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

The protests in Patna have also highlighted the need for a job calendar to help aspirants prepare for recruitment examinations without any uncertainty. The government must take immediate action to publish a job calendar and ensure that recruitment examinations are conducted on a regular basis.

In conclusion, the protests in Patna over the alleged irregularities in the 70th BPSC examination and the police sub-inspector recruitment test are a reflection of the frustration and anger among job aspirants in Bihar. The government must take immediate action to address the concerns of job aspirants and ensure that recruitment examinations are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

Frequently asked questions

What are the protestors in Patna demanding?

The protestors are demanding a fair investigation into recruitment examinations, cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination and the police sub-inspector recruitment test, and an end to the contract system in BPSC examinations.

Why are the protestors alleging irregularities in the BPSC examination?

The protestors are alleging irregularities in the BPSC examination due to the 25 percent weightage rule and the contract system in BPSC examinations.

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