Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Jharkhand Students Vow to Continue Stir Until Demands Met
Some students in Jharkhand, a state in India, are upset about government job exams.
They believe some of the exams were not fair or had problems.
The students have been protesting to ask for changes.
They had a second meeting with government leaders.
The leaders listened to what the students said.
But the leaders did not agree to everything yet.
The students said they will keep protesting until their demands are met.
Some students are even refusing to eat as part of a hunger strike.
The government promised to talk to the Chief Minister, the top leader of the state.
The students hope the problem will be fixed soon.
The second round of talks between the Jharkhand government and the students of JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch ended without a final decision.
Students said the government 'seriously considered' their demands but their agitation and hunger strike will continue until demands are met.
Demands include Rs 1 crore compensation for aspirants who died during running trials in the 2024 Jharkhand Excise Constable recruitment drive.
Students demanded cancellation of exams conducted by TDPL agency, a CBI probe into the JSSC CGL exam, and a reliable agency like TCS to conduct exams.
Government representatives said the demands will be taken up with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and invited feedback via email at [email protected].
The eight-member delegation met in Morabadi, Ranchi, after protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.
Students also demanded that vacancies for cancelled exams be cleared within six months and merit lists be released.
- Who
- Students of the JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch (Abhyarthi Nyay Manch) and representatives of the JMM-led Jharkhand government.
- What
- Second round of talks over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations; no final decision was reached and the student agitation continues.
- When
- Saturday, August 8.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand; talks were held at a guest house in Morabadi and the protest was at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.
- Why
- Students are demanding cancellation of certain exams, a CBI probe, compensation for deaths during running trials, and faster recruitment.
Student Delegation (JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch)
Jharkhand Government
Cancellation of TDPL-conducted exams
Student Delegation (JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch)
Exams conducted by TDPL agency whose results have not been declared should be cancelled, and a reliable agency like TCS or the Commission itself should conduct exams.
Jharkhand Government
The government listened and said it will seriously consider the demands, but gave no commitment on cancellation.
CBI probe into JSSC CGL exam
Student Delegation (JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch)
A CBI probe should be conducted into the JSSC CGL exam, and the exam should be cancelled immediately if irregularities are found.
Jharkhand Government
The government has not announced a CBI probe; it said the matter will be taken up with the Chief Minister.
Compensation and timeline
Student Delegation (JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch)
Aspirants who died during running trials should receive Rs 1 crore compensation, and vacancies for cancelled exams should be cleared within six months with merit lists released.
Jharkhand Government
The government said it will consider the demands but made no final decision or timeline.
- Event
- Second round of talks over JPSC-JSSC recruitment exam irregularities
- Date
- Saturday, August 8
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand (guest house in Morabadi)
- Student Group
- JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch (also called Abhyarthi Nyay Manch)
- Student Delegation
- Eight members
- Government Representatives
- Sudivya Kumar Sonu (JMM), Chamra Linda (JMM), Deepika Singh Pandey (Congress), Sanjay Yadav (RJD)
- Status
- No final decision; demands to be raised with Chief Minister Hemant Soren
- Example Demand
- Rs 1 crore compensation for aspirants who died in the 2024 Excise Constable running trials
