Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Protest Enters Day 15: Exam Irregularities Matter Reaches Supreme Court, Students Demand Cancellation

August 8, 2026

Ranchi: The protest over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) entered its 15th day on Saturday, with students continuing their agitation and demanding cancellation of the examination.

The issue has now reached the Supreme Court, adding a legal dimension to the ongoing protests in Jharkhand.

Students Continue Agitation Over Exam Irregularities

Students and aspirants have been protesting over alleged irregularities in the examination process and demanding corrective action from the authorities.

The protesters have sought cancellation of the examination and a transparent process to ensure that candidates are not disadvantaged by alleged lapses in the conduct of the recruitment examinations.

The agitation has continued for 15 days, with student groups and aspirants maintaining pressure on the state government to address their concerns.

JPSC Exam Row Reaches Supreme Court

The alleged irregularities in the JPSC examination have now been raised before the Supreme Court.

The development comes as the protests continue in Jharkhand, with candidates seeking legal and administrative intervention over their complaints concerning the examination process.

The matter before the apex court is expected to bring greater scrutiny to the allegations raised by the protesting students and the steps taken by the authorities in response.

ABVP Steps Up Protest, March Towards CM House

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has also joined the agitation and organised a march towards the Chief Minister’s residence, intensifying pressure on the state government.

The protesters are demanding action on the alleged examination irregularities and cancellation of the affected examination.

The continued protests and the matter reaching the Supreme Court have put the focus on the conduct of competitive examinations in Jharkhand and the concerns of thousands of candidates awaiting clarity on their future.

Further developments are expected as the legal proceedings continue and the state government responds to the demands of the protesting students.