Approximately 2,800 candidates in Jharkhand are protesting after the state government revoked their job appointments following the cancellation of recruitment exams [1].
The move strips thousands of qualified candidates of their positions, including Assistant Section Officers, and highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the state's civil service hiring process.
The protests took place outside the Jharkhand Mantralaya in Ranchi [1], [2]. Demonstrators gathered for a fifth consecutive day [1] to demand the reinstatement of their roles and a formal investigation into the recruitment process.
The state government cancelled the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations [3]. Officials said they took this action following allegations of paper leaks and other irregularities during the testing process [3].
Those affected had already received official appointment letters before the government withdrew the offers [1]. The protesters are now calling for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to determine the extent of the irregularities and identify those responsible for the alleged leaks [1], [2].
The candidates said that the blanket cancellation unfairly penalizes those who passed the exams honestly. They seek a resolution that separates legitimate appointees from those who may have benefited from the irregularities [1].
The situation remains tense in Ranchi as the candidates continue to seek a meeting with state officials to discuss the path toward reinstatement [2].
“Approximately 2,800 candidates in Jharkhand are protesting after the state government revoked their job appointments”
The mass revocation of appointments reflects a critical tension between the state's need to maintain the integrity of public service hiring and the legal rights of candidates who received official offers. By cancelling the exams entirely rather than targeting specific fraudulent actors, the government has created a large class of aggrieved citizens, increasing the pressure for a federal investigation by the CBI to restore public trust in the meritocracy of the JPSC and JSSC.
