The unrest in Jharkhand continues, with protests continuing. Candidates have taken to the streets regarding the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). Thousands of candidates are currently on the streets, making their demands. Numerous videos and photos of this protest are going viral on social media. Crowds of students and candidates are on the streets, and these candidates are all making the same demands. So, let’s explain what these candidates are demanding.
First, let’s explain all that things what this matter is and how it all began. The Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination was organized by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. The exam was held, and the results were to be announced on July 2nd 2026. As soon as the results were released, some students alleged that the results were incorrect and that there were discrepancies. Students who took the exam claim that there were errors in the OMR sheets and the results. It is alleged that the checking company responsible for the results was previously blacklisted and was asked to check the papers, which led to the discrepancies in the results. As soon as this matter came to light, the case was immediately handed over to the CID.
Raids Conducted
As soon as the investigation into this matter was handed over, the investigation reached Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Chairman L. Khiangte. Following this, the CID raided his office. Following this, JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte resigned from his post. Continuous raids are underway in this matter, and the police investigation is ongoing. Several people have been arrested so far in this whole matter.
What are the demands?
Find out the details of the protesters demands.
- The CBI should conduct a detailed investigation into the entire matter.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted into the JPSC and JSSC, including those covering the past seven years also.
- This year’s exam should be cancelled anyhow.
- also Demands for the inclusion of a “not attempted” option on the OMR sheet in this paper.
Candidates demanding resignation
Candidates are so angry that they are now demanding the resignation of the Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Candidates say that if such a massive fraud has occurred in the exam, the Chief Minister himself should take fully responsibility. While protests are taking place over the exam, the opposition is also seen supporting all the candidates in this Jharkhand protest.
