Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL exam and all TDPL tests since 2014
The government of Jharkhand, a state in India, decided to cancel some big exams that people take to get government jobs.
These exams were run by a company called TSR Data Processing Private Limited, also known as TDPL.
The government found problems with how the exams were done.
The Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, said there were surprising findings but he cannot share them yet.
Because of this, the government cancelled the exams, their results, and the job selections too.
The police, called CID, will check all exams held in the state since 2014.
The government also made a new committee to fix how exams are run, led by senior officer Amitabh Kaushal.
Students had been protesting for 24 days, and some people who already got jobs through these exams are worried they might lose them.
The government said it will make new rules to help students.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and everything associated with TDPL, including results and selections.
All examinations conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL) since 2014, along with published results and selected candidates, have been cancelled.
Soren cited 'surprising factors' and 'shocking facts' from CID and SIT investigations that cannot be disclosed while the probe is ongoing.
The CID will investigate all recruitment-related irregularities in examinations held in Jharkhand since 2014.
An exam reforms committee headed by senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal has been formed, while protesters continue to demand a CBI probe.
- Who
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the state cabinet
- What
- Cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all examinations conducted by TDPL since 2014, including results and candidate selections
- When
- Monday, August 17, 2026, after a cabinet meeting (one report cited Tuesday)
- Where
- Jharkhand, India; announced at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi
- Why
- Due to alleged recruitment exam irregularities and 'surprising factors' that emerged during CID and SIT investigations
Protesting aspirants
Government and selected candidates
Exam cancellation
Protesting aspirants
Protesting job aspirants demanded the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and all TDPL-conducted tests over alleged recruitment irregularities.
Government and selected candidates
Around 2,000 candidates who cleared the JSSC-CGL and secured government jobs protested the cancellation, fearing they could lose their jobs.
Investigation agency
Protesting aspirants
The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch says the agitation will continue until the government accepts its demand for a CBI probe.
Government and selected candidates
The government says the CID and SIT are investigating and that 'surprising factors' cannot be disclosed while the probe is ongoing.
Reforms approach
Protesting aspirants
Protesters want immediate action and a CBI probe before ending their agitation, with one hunger striker saying he would soon end his fast.
Government and selected candidates
The government says it will move with complete transparency, has formed a reforms committee, and will introduce strong legislation in students' interest.
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren
- Exams cancelled
- JSSC-CGL and all TDPL-conducted exams since 2014
- Outsourced agency
- TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL)
- Investigation
- CID to probe all exams held in Jharkhand since 2014
- Reforms committee head
- Senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal
- Protest duration
- 24 days as of Monday, with six protesters on hunger strike
- Protesters' demand
- CBI probe, demanded by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch
- Candidates affected
- Around 2,000 who secured jobs through the JSSC-CGL exam
Sources
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