- The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the government's exam cancellations amid allegations of irregularities.
- A plea in the Supreme Court seeks a CBI probe into the JPSC exam irregularities.
- The petitioner sought an impartial probe into public officials and examination agencies.
- The petition argued that accountability should be fixed and wrongdoers brought to justice despite the State government’s move to cancel the examination.
- The plea has urged the court to intervene and ensure that physical and digital evidence is secure and remains untampered, including original and candidate-held OMR carbon copies, CCTV footage, and server audit logs.
The Jharkhand High Court has intervened to stay the government's cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services preliminary examination, amidst rising tensions over alleged malpractices. A Supreme Court petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan calls for a CBI investigation into the irregularities surrounding the exam.1
The petition, represented by advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, emphasizes the need for an independent probe, arguing that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is not equipped to handle the case. It highlights the importance of securing physical and digital evidence, including OMR carbon copies, CCTV footage, and server audit logs to prevent tampering.56
The controversy erupted after the results were declared on July 2, 2026, when a candidate's OMR answer sheet went viral, revealing significant irregularities in evaluation. This incident has sparked widespread protests and hunger strikes among students, who are demanding an independent investigation and structural reforms in the examination process.
In response to the mounting pressure, three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) have resigned, and the state government has agreed to cancel the examination. The petition underscores the necessity of accountability for public officials and examination agencies involved in the alleged malpractices.34
“The petition, filed by activist Harisharan Devgan, urges an independent probe by the CBI rather than the state CID, and seeks to secure physical and digital evidence including OMR copies, CCTV footage, and server audit logs.”
