Jharkhand Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Following 24-Day Protest

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination on August 18, 2026, following a 24-day protest by students over alleged recruitment irregularities.

The decision impacts approximately 2,000 candidates who had already cleared the exam and were serving as government employees, leading them to stage a counter-protest at the Project Building.

Student leader Devendra Mahto ended his 16-day hunger strike on August 18, 2026, while protesters continue to demand a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the recruitment process.