Jharkhand CID Arrests 3 Candidates in JSSC-CGL Exam Irregularities Case; Total Arrests Reach 19
Ranchi, September 27, 2026: The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three candidates in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination-2023. With the latest arrests, the total number of people apprehended in the case has reached 19.
According to the CID, the arrested candidates allegedly obtained unfair advantages in the recruitment examination.
Names of the Arrested Candidates
The three candidates arrested in the latest action have been identified as:
- Ajay Kumar: Resident of Koderma district, Jharkhand.
- Sanjay Kumar: Resident of Giridih district, Jharkhand.
- Ramakrishna Kumar Singh: Resident of Giridih district, Jharkhand.
The arrests are part of the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination.
JSSC-CGL Exam Irregularities Case
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission conducted the Combined Graduate Level examination in 2024 as part of the recruitment process associated with the 2023 examination.
The examination has been under investigation following allegations of irregularities. The Jharkhand CID is probing the case to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged malpractice and identify those involved.
Protests Over Recruitment Examination Irregularities
Job aspirants began protesting on July 25, 2026, demanding the cancellation of examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
The protesters also sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities.
On August 18, 2026, the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of several recruitment examinations, including JSSC-CGL 2023, following the protests.
The aspirants subsequently withdrew their agitation.
Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation Decision
Following the state government's cancellation announcement, candidates who had cleared the examination approached the Jharkhand High Court, challenging the decision.
The High Court subsequently stayed the government's cancellation decision after successful candidates filed a petition.
The investigation into the alleged examination irregularities remains ongoing.
JSSC-CGL Case: Key Developments
- July 25, 2026: Job aspirants began protests demanding cancellation of recruitment examinations and a CBI investigation.
- August 18, 2026: The Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of several examinations, including JSSC-CGL 2023.
- After the cancellation announcement: Successful candidates approached the Jharkhand High Court.
- Subsequently: The High Court stayed the cancellation decision.
- September 27, 2026: CID arrested three additional candidates, taking the total number of people apprehended in the case to 19.
Investigation Continues
The Jharkhand CID is continuing its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination. The latest arrests form part of the ongoing probe into claims that certain candidates obtained an unfair advantage in the recruitment process.
The allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
FAQs
1. Why has Jharkhand CID arrested three candidates?
The candidates were arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL 2023 examination. The CID stated that they had allegedly obtained unfair advantages in the examination.
2. Who are the three candidates arrested?
The arrested candidates are Ajay Kumar from Koderma district and Sanjay Kumar and Ramakrishna Kumar Singh from Giridih district.
3. How many people have been arrested in the JSSC-CGL case?
With the latest arrests, the total number of people apprehended in the case has reached 19.
4. Which examination is under investigation?
The investigation concerns the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination-2023, conducted in 2024.
5. Why did candidates protest against the recruitment examinations?
Job aspirants protested over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by JSSC and JPSC and demanded cancellation of the examinations and a CBI probe.
6. Did the Jharkhand government cancel the JSSC-CGL examination?
The state government announced the cancellation of several recruitment examinations, including JSSC-CGL 2023, on August 18, 2026. The Jharkhand High Court subsequently stayed the cancellation decision after successful candidates challenged it.
7. Is the investigation complete?
No. The Jharkhand CID's investigation into the alleged irregularities is ongoing.
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