Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Jharkhand Student's Viral Plea Spotlights Ranchi Exam Protest
A girl student in India talked to reporters at a big protest in Ranchi.
The protest is about exams for government jobs in the state of Jharkhand.
Many students think the exams were not fair or honest.
The girl said she lost many hours of study time because of the protest.
She usually studies 10 to 12 hours a day, but she could only study 7 hours that day.
She felt scared and stressed and even had panic attacks.
She said students like her do not have a 'Plan B' if their exams are not fair.
The students are asking the police to investigate the exams.
The leader of Jharkhand said his government will make a decision later.
The protest has been going on for many days at a big stadium in Ranchi.
A viral video shows a Ranchi student saying her exam-study time was wasted and that she has 'no Plan B.'
Hundreds of students have held an indefinite sit-in at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 29 over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC exam, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests.
Protesters are demanding a CBI investigation, an independent probe and reforms in the recruitment process.
The Jharkhand government has formed a high-level committee to talk to students, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren said a decision will be taken 'at an appropriate time.'
The student said she studied only about seven hours the previous day due to panic and stress, and alleged corruption in the examination system at both central and state levels.
- Who
- Students and job aspirants protesting in Ranchi, including a student whose emotional video went viral; Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren; and student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who is on an indefinite hunger strike.
- What
- An ongoing agitation over alleged irregularities, including possible paper leaks, in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, with demands for a CBI probe, an independent investigation and recruitment reforms.
- When
- Since July 29; the protest entered its 12th consecutive day on Wednesday, August 8.
- Where
- Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Students allege irregularities and corruption in the recruitment examination system, which they say is disrupting their preparation and career prospects.
Student Protesters' Stance
Jharkhand Government's Stance
Investigation of exam irregularities
Student Protesters' Stance
Students allege paper leaks and irregularities in JPSC/JSSC exams and demand a CBI investigation and an independent probe by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand.
Jharkhand Government's Stance
The government formed a high-level committee to hold talks with students and says a decision on the demands will be taken 'at an appropriate time.'
Urgency of resolution
Student Protesters' Stance
Students say their concerns remain unaddressed, forcing prolonged protests and hunger strikes and causing them to lose valuable study time.
Jharkhand Government's Stance
Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government's 'eyes and ears' are open and students will get justice, but indicated decisions require due time.
- Protest location
- Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Protest began
- July 29, 2026
- Protest day
- 12th consecutive day as of August 8, 2026
- Exams in question
- 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests
- Key demands
- CBI investigation, independent probe, recruitment reforms, and a probe by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand
- Government response
- High-level committee formed for talks; CM Soren says decision will be taken 'at an appropriate time'
- Hunger strike
- Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato is on an indefinite hunger strike
- Student's lost study time
- Planned 10-12 hours of study daily; only about 7 hours studied the previous day