Ranchi: An operator of a private examination agency has been arrested in Mumbai in connection with the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Junior Engineer paper leak case, nearly four years after the alleged examination irregularity.
The arrest comes at a time when Jharkhand is witnessing a major student agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the JSSC and other recruitment bodies. The latest arrest has brought renewed attention to the long-running Junior Engineer examination case.
JSSC Junior Engineer Paper Leak Case
The JSSC had conducted a competitive examination for 2,279 Junior Engineer (Diploma) posts in 2022. The examination later came under scrutiny following allegations that the question paper had been leaked.
The investigation into the alleged leak has continued for several years, with authorities examining the role of individuals and agencies connected with the conduct of the examination.
The latest arrest of the private examination agency operator in Mumbai is being seen as a significant development in the case.
Arrest Comes Amid Jharkhand Exam Row
The development comes amid the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Students and job aspirants have been demanding greater transparency in examinations conducted by the JSSC and Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), along with independent investigations into alleged irregularities.
The protests have intensified in recent days, with demonstrators demanding reforms in the state’s recruitment and examination system.
The arrest in the JSSC Junior Engineer paper leak case is likely to add to the focus on examination security and accountability as the government faces growing pressure from students and job aspirants.
Further investigation into the case is underway.