Students continue protests in Ranchi over alleged JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, demand CBI probe

The protesters are demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19 and an independent probe by central agencies, including the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED), into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations

For many of the young demonstrators, the protest has become a struggle over fairness and opportunity rather than merely an examination disputeNEW DELHI: Hundreds of students continued their protest in Ranchi on Sunday for the fifth consecutive day over alleged irregularities in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commiss

NANS President described the closure of the portal on June 21 as ill-timed and insensitive, especially as the university's examinations are not scheduled to begin until August 10.

3 min readBengaluruJul 31, 2026 09:21 AM IST AISA alleged the attackers targeted the student for participating in a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. (Express Photo/Special Arrangement)A 19-year-old student associated with the All India Students’ Association (AISA) was alleged