Jharkhand High Court Quashes Hemant Soren Government’s JSSC-CGL Exam Cancellation, Relief for 1,932 Candidates

November 6, 2026

Ranchi: In a huge relief to government job aspirants of Jharkhand, the High Court on Friday quashed the state government’s decision to cancel 2024 Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) exam.

Justice Deepak Roshan quashed the notification of cancellation in August 2024 by stating that the decision of the government is unfair and unjust.

The candidates, in their petitions, argued that they were not given an opportunity to put forth their case.

The recent verdict has brought relief to 1932 candidates who have been selected in the exam.

Why did Hemant Soren Government Cancel JSSC-CGL 2024?

The Jharkhand government had cancelled the JSSC-CGL 2024 exam on August 18, 2024 due to allegations of widespread malpractice.

This decision was taken amidst protests by job aspirants due to alleged malpractice during recruitment exams. The Hemant Soren-led government stated that there are proofs of widespread malpractice and leak of questions, hence, the exam was cancelled.

However, candidates who cleared the exam took the matter to the High Court. They argued that the decision of canceling the recruitment process was unfair and the candidates who cleared the exam were not given an opportunity to put forth their case.

The petitions were heard by Justice Deepak Roshan who quashed the notification of cancellation and said that the decision was unfair and unjust.

Jharkhand Government Ordered Cancellation Of 22 Exams

The issue of JSSC-CGL exam was raised due to allegations of malpractice in government recruitment exams in Jharkhand.

Amidst protests by job aspirants, the state government had decided to cancel 22 exams conducted by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and TDPL (outsourced agency) since 2014.

They have also directed investigation in 23 other exams.

1932 Selected Candidates In Uncertain Situation

Earlier, in August, the Jharkhand High Court had stayed the decision of the state government to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam due to their intervention in the JPSC recruitment case.

A total of 1932 candidates were selected after declaration of results. Many candidates had even received their appointment letter.

The cancellation of exam had put their appointments in uncertain situation. However, the decision of cancellation has been quashed due to Friday’s order.