Students in Ranchi are protesting alleged irregularities in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and JSSC-CGL recruitment examinations [1, 2].
The demonstrations highlight growing public distrust in state recruitment bodies and the perceived need for federal intervention to ensure fair employment processes.
Protesters are demanding the immediate cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test, which took place on April 19, 2024 [1]. The group is calling for an independent investigation conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to uncover the scale of the irregularities [1, 2].
The size of the gathering varied by report, with estimates ranging from hundreds [1] to thousands of students [2]. Some reports described the activity as an indefinite sit-in [1], while others characterized the event as a torchlight vigil held on a Saturday evening [2].
Beyond the specific test cancellation, the students are seeking comprehensive reforms of the state's recruitment bodies to prevent future misconduct [1, 2]. The JSSC-CGL recruitment tests are also central to the grievances, as students allege systemic failures in the administration of these competitive exams [1, 2].
Local authorities in Ranchi have not yet announced a formal response to the demand for federal probes. The protesters remain focused on securing a transparent process that removes the influence of alleged corruption from the civil service selection system [1, 2].
“Students are demanding the immediate cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test”
The demand for CBI and ED involvement indicates that students no longer trust state-level agencies to investigate their own misconduct. By targeting both the JPSC and JSSC-CGL exams, the protesters are signaling that they view these irregularities not as isolated incidents, but as a systemic failure of the Jharkhand recruitment infrastructure.
