Students launch intense agitation over exam delays and bribery allegations in Jharkhand

According to a report by The Hindu, there is widespread anger among students in Jharkhand due to long-standing delays in examinations and serious allegations of bribery, leading to protest demonstrations. Students believe that securing a government job is largely the only realistic way to improve their economic condition. For these reasons, students who have occupied the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium are demanding complete reforms in the State Public Service Commission and the Staff Selection Commission.

This controversy began in July this year after the results of the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) were declared. After the results were announced, thousands of candidates were checking the websites, but instead of discussions on marks, doubts began to arise regarding the credibility of the results.

Within a few days, the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet of a successful candidate went viral on candidates' WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels. Students claimed that this sheet showed that only a few questions were answered correctly, yet the candidate had passed. After this matter came to light, allegations of large-scale irregularities began to gain momentum.

Considering the seriousness of the entire matter, the state government ordered an investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). As part of this investigation, several arrests were made, the JPSC headquarters were searched, and under increasing pressure, the Chairman of the Commission resigned from his post.