JSSC-CGL exam cancellation ends one protest, sparks another as 2,000 fear job loss
Successful JSSC-CGL candidates protested the Jharkhand government's decision to cancel recruitment exams. They fear losing their government jobs after the cancellation announcement on Monday night. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and an opportunity to defend themselves against allegations. The government defended the cancellation to restore confidence in the recruitment system. Fresh vacancies…
Around 2,000 Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-CGL exam successful candidates protested outside the Jharkhand Secretariat on Tuesday, fearing job loss due to the state government's decision to cancel the examination and all related recruitment tests conducted by an outsourcing agency since 2014. The Jharkhand government's announcement came after sustained protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams.
While the decision was a demand of the protesting job aspirants, it has sparked a fresh dispute among the successful candidates who argue they should not be punished for alleged wrongdoing without establishing their individual involvement. The candidates are now demanding a CBI probe into the examination process and have accused the government of injustice.
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