Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into allegations of Jharkhand JPSC exam irregularities
The petition argues that it is imperative to have the allegations in the case probed by an independent agency, such as the CBI, rather than the State CID, which is currently investigating the case
An urgent petition has been filed with the Supreme Court of India, seeking a CBI-led investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Activist Harisharan Devgan, represented by advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, has requested the court to intervene and ensure a fair probe by an independent agency, rather than the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The petitioner emphasized the need for accountability and justice for public officials and examination agencies. The alleged irregularities, discovered after the July 2, 2026 results were announced, include the circulation of a carbon copy of a candidate's OMR answer sheet showing evaluation issues. This revelation sparked protests, hunger strikes, and the resignation of three JPSC members.
In response to the allegations, the State government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC examination.
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