Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Jharkhand Exam Scam Probe Questions Over 100 Candidates
Investigators in Jharkhand are looking into claims that some examination selections may have been arranged unfairly.
More than 100 candidates have been questioned, and about 20 more received notices.
The investigation is focused on exams run by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
A former government officer and examination-agency employee, Abhay Tiwari, is an important source of information for investigators.
Officials are checking claims that people were asked for large amounts of money to help candidates pass different stages.
They are also studying whether computers or remote access were used to help candidates in a teacher recruitment test.
Tiwari's brother and wife have been arrested in the case.
Opposition parties and student groups want the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over, while the CID-SIT continues its inquiry.
The CID-Special Investigation Team has questioned more than 100 candidates in the alleged JPSC-JSSC examination irregularities case.
About 20 additional candidates were issued notices to appear for questioning on Tuesday.
Investigators are examining alleged selection deals ranging from ₹5 lakh for preliminary clearance to ₹40-60 lakh for final civil-services selection.
The probe is also examining alleged remote-access and software assistance during the PGT teacher recruitment examination.
Opposition parties and student groups have demanded that the investigation be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
- Who
- The CID-Special Investigation Team, candidates, alleged intermediaries, examination-centre-linked individuals, Abhay Tiwari and other officials are involved in the investigation.
- What
- A probe into alleged irregularities and selection deals in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
- When
- The investigation is ongoing; around 20 more candidates were issued questioning notices on Tuesday.
- Where
- Jharkhand, including Ranchi and the Poreyahat area of Godda district.
- Why
- Investigators are seeking to determine the extent of the alleged examination network and identify those responsible.
Continue the CID-SIT Probe
Transfer the Case to the CBI
Investigative agency
Continue the CID-SIT Probe
The CID-SIT is continuing to question candidates and officials, examine electronic evidence and trace financial transactions.
Transfer the Case to the CBI
Opposition parties and student organisations have repeatedly demanded that the investigation be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
- Candidates questioned
- More than 100
- New notices
- Around 20 candidates were notified on Tuesday
- Alleged civil-services fees
- ₹5 lakh for preliminary clearance, ₹10 lakh for the main examination and ₹40-60 lakh for final selection
- Other alleged fees
- ₹20-25 lakh for Forest Range Officer selection and ₹30-35 lakh for Assistant Conservator of Forests selection
- Arrests
- Abhay Tiwari's brother Akshay Tiwari and wife Sushma Kumari have been arrested
- Evidence under review
- Electronic evidence, financial transactions and statements from candidates and other people
- Alleged payment claim
- Abhay Tiwari allegedly claimed that ₹2 crore was paid to the then JPSC chairman to secure a TDPL contract; the claim has not been independently established