Jharkhand CM Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Following 24-Day Student Protest

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination on August 17, 2026, following a 24-day protest by students in Ranchi.

The government also cancelled all examinations conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL) and formed a committee under IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal to implement reforms.

Protesting students, who celebrated the decision at Jaipal Singh Stadium, stated they will continue their agitation until their demand for a CBI inquiry into examination irregularities is met.