Protests Continue Even After Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam
Successful appointees are demanding a probe and legal recourse after the government said exams since 2014 will be investigated.
- On Monday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination and all recruitment tests conducted by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd since 2014, impacting around 2,000 successful candidates amid allegations of irregularities.
- The decision followed sustained protests led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which spearheaded a two-week campaign against alleged corruption in government job exams, demanding accountability and system reform.
- Successful candidates like Kaushal Kumar and Chanda Kumari argue they were appointed following court orders. Kumar claimed more than 500 appointees left Central government jobs, including positions at the India Meteorological Department, to join state service.
- Protesting outside the Jharkhand Secretariat on Tuesday, candidates demanded a CBI investigation, with one stating, "You cannot throw us out without any rhyme or reason." They urged differentiation between accused and fairly-cleared appointees.
- JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey acknowledged candidates' anguish, stating, "We are sympathetic to them," while Technical Education Minister Sudivya Kumar suggested legal recourse. An exam reforms committee headed by Amitabh Kaushal will recommend measures to strengthen recruitment.
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Protests continue even after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL exam
Despite the Jharkhand government cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination after 24 days of protests, the agitation continues as students demand a CBI probe into alleged irregularities. Meanwhile, candidates recruited through the examination have staged a dharna seeking clarity on their appointments.
Jharkhand: JSSC-CGL exam cancellation puts 2,000 jobs at risk
Following Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam and other recruitment tests due to alleged irregularities, approximately 2,000 successful candidates now fear losing their jobs, demanding a CBI probe and a fair opportunity to defend themselves.
As Jharkhand students' protest nears end, nearly 2,000 candidates fear job loss
The Jharkhand government's cancellation of the JSSC-CGL and other recruitment exams has brought relief to protesting students, but left 1,975 successful candidates fearing job losses. They are demanding that their appointments be protected.
'Tell us our crime': JSSC-CGL exam cancellation ends one protest, sparks another as 2,000 fear job loss
Successful JSSC-CGL candidates protested the Jharkhand government's decision to cancel recruitment exams. They fear losing their government jobs after the cancellation announcement on Monday night. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and an opportunity to defend themselves against allegations. The government defended the cancellation to restore confidence in the recruitment system. Fresh vacancies will provide opportunities for deserving candidates …
Jharkhand: JSSC-CGL exam cancellation to end one protest triggers another as 2,000 fear job loss
Ranchi, Aug 18 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s announcement to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam has raised questions over the future of at least 2,000 people who fear losing jobs they earned after clearing the test. “Tell us our crime. Don’t throw us out,” said one of the successful candidates who camped outside the Jharkhand […]
‘Tell us our crime’: JSSC-CGL exam cancellation may end protest but leaves 2,000 successful candidates in limbo
One says: 'Democracy means that 100 guilty may be spared, but no innocent should be punished,' alleging that successful candidates were not given sufficient time to present their side before the decision was made
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