Ranchi, August 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) said on Saturday that the state government had seriously considered their demands, but their agitation would continue until concrete action was taken.
The statement came after the second round of talks between the JMM-led Jharkhand government and representatives of the JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch.
Amit, one of the members of the eight-member delegation, said the students had placed before the government the concerns and difficulties faced by aspirants. Among their demands was compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of candidates who died during the physical efficiency test, or running trials, held for the Jharkhand Excise Constable recruitment drive in 2024.
“We will continue the agitation till a concrete conclusion is reached,” he said.
Another delegation member, Chandan, described the meeting as positive and said the students had submitted their demands along with facts and evidence. He said the government had taken note of the concerns and indicated that the matter would be discussed with the Chief Minister, with action to follow at the earliest.
However, Chandan said the protesters would continue their agitation until the demands were fulfilled and those on hunger strike would also continue their fast. He sought clarity from the government on the timeline for addressing the issues.
The students have demanded cancellation of examinations conducted by TDPL whose results have not yet been declared. They also sought that a reliable agency such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), or the concerned commission itself, be entrusted with conducting examinations instead of companies they alleged had been blacklisted.
Ravishankar, another delegation member, said the government gave the students considerable time to present their concerns and noted their submissions. He reiterated the demand for cancellation of TDPL-conducted examinations and speedy reappointment of candidates.
The delegation also demanded a CBI probe into the JSSC CGL examination and said it should be cancelled if irregularities are established. Compensation for those who died during the Excise Constable physical tests was also reiterated.
Dinabandhu Mandal said the students had further demanded that vacancies arising from cancelled examinations be filled within six months and merit lists be published.
The delegation members said the government had “seriously considered” their demands and expressed hope that action would follow, but maintained that the protest would continue until then.
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