Jharkhand govt cancels 22 exams based on probe findings as protests continue
The state government postponed six examinations and brought 17 others conducted since 2014 under the scope of investigation
The Jharkhand government has cancelled 22 exams following findings from an ongoing probe by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) into alleged irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). This decision was made after a special Cabinet meeting on Monday, with six exams being postponed and 17 others under investigation since 2014.
Over 2,600 individuals who have joined the service are at risk of losing their jobs, including probationary officers such as forest range officers, child development officers, and food supply officers. Protesters continue to demand a federal probe, with some candidates who passed the cancelled JSSC-CGL exam gathering at the state secretariat to challenge the government's decision.
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