Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Patna Students Protest BPSC, BPSSC Exams, Demand Re-tests
Many students protested in Patna because they were worried that two government exams may not have been fair.
They want the exams cancelled and held again if an investigation finds wrongdoing.
One exam was for 1,799 police sub-inspector jobs.
About 35,857 people took that exam in May 2026.
Students became concerned after a picture of an exam question paper appeared on social media.
Police arrested a teacher who allegedly took the picture after the exam and sent it to a relative.
The Economic Offences Unit is checking what happened.
Police stopped some protesters when they tried to enter restricted areas, and some students were detained.
The students say an impartial investigation is needed to protect candidates’ futures.
Hundreds of aspirants marched in Patna demanding cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th BPSC examination and BPSSC Main Examination.
The BPSSC test was for 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector posts, with about 35,857 candidates appearing in May 2026.
Protesters cited alleged irregularities, including a question-paper photograph reportedly shared after the May 27 examination in Purnea.
Police stopped protesters near JP Golambar from marching toward the Chief Minister’s residence and Raj Bhavan, leading to a scuffle and some detentions.
The Economic Offences Unit is investigating and has asked BPSSC to verify the authenticity and source of the question-paper images.
- Who
- BPSC and BPSSC examination aspirants, police personnel, Patna officials, and the Economic Offences Unit.
- What
- A protest demanding cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination and the BPSSC Main Examination for 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector posts.
- When
- The protest took place on Tuesday; the BPSSC Main Examination was held in May 2026, including an examination on May 27.
- Where
- Patna, including Gandhi Maidan, JP Golambar, Patna Junction, and Dakbungalow Crossing; the questioned examination-centre incident occurred in Purnea.
- Why
- Aspirants alleged malpractice and irregularities and sought an impartial investigation, re-examination, a job calendar, and changes to examination procedures.
Protesters’ Claims
Authorities’ Position
Exam integrity
Protesters’ Claims
Aspirants allege irregularities and possible malpractice in the BPSC and BPSSC examinations and want an impartial investigation.
Authorities’ Position
Authorities have not established that the examinations were compromised; the Economic Offences Unit is examining the question-paper images and seeking BPSSC’s response.
Cancellation and re-examination
Protesters’ Claims
Students want both examinations cancelled and conducted again for all candidates if wrongdoing is confirmed.
Authorities’ Position
The authorities’ reported response has focused on investigation and maintaining order rather than announcing cancellation or re-examination.
March and police intervention
Protesters’ Claims
Protesters attempted to march toward the Chief Minister’s residence and Raj Bhavan to press their demands.
Authorities’ Position
Police said protesters entered prohibited areas, disrupted public order and essential services, and should demonstrate only at designated sites.
- Examinations involved
- The 70th Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination and the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission Main Examination.
- Police posts
- The BPSSC examination was for 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector positions.
- Candidates
- Around 35,857 candidates appeared for the BPSSC Main Examination.
- Question-paper issue
- A photograph of the question paper reportedly surfaced on social media after the May 27 examination at Government Girls’ High School in Purnea.
- Investigation
- The Economic Offences Unit obtained photographs of the question paper or booklet and sought BPSSC’s response about their authenticity and source.
- Police action
- Some protesters were detained after allegedly entering prohibited areas or breaking barricades; a minor scuffle was also reported.
- Security deployment
- More than 200 police personnel were deployed around Gandhi Maidan, with additional barricades at Dakbungalow Crossing.
