Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Jharkhand Minister Launches Email ID as JPSC-JSSC Exam Protests Continue
Many people in the state of Jharkhand want government jobs.
To get these jobs, they have to pass big tests called exams.
Some students say the exams were not fair.
They have been protesting for 15 days to ask for a fair process.
Some students are even refusing to eat, which is called a hunger strike.
A leader named Devendra Nath Mahto also stopped eating to support them.
A minister named Sudivya Kumar Sonu wants to help solve the problem.
The government made an email address where students can share their ideas.
Students want old exams cancelled and answer sheets shown so everything stays honest and clear.
Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu announced a dedicated email ID, [email protected], to collect reform suggestions from aspirants and stakeholders.
The move comes amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by JPSC and JSSC.
Aspirants have been agitating since July 5 over irregularities in JPSC's 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination, held on July 2.
Protesters are on the 15th day of an indefinite Satyagraha (hunger strike), with student leader Devendra Nath Mahto fasting for the past six days.
Key demands include cancellation of JSSC CGL, JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation, disclosure of category-wise cut-offs, and a UPSC/SSC-style recruitment calendar.
- Who
- Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu, protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants, and student leader Devendra Nath Mahto
- What
- The state government launched an email ID for reform suggestions while aspirants continue protesting alleged exam irregularities
- When
- Announced on Saturday; protests have been ongoing since July 5, with the contested JPSC preliminary exam held on July 2
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, including the State Guest House, Circuit House, and Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium
- Why
- Aspirants demand transparency, cancellation of post-2019 JSSC exams, and a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities
Protesting Aspirants
State Government
Response to exam irregularities
Protesting Aspirants
Aspirants demand cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation, and strict action against the 'mafias and agencies involved'.
State Government
The government says it is committed to engaging with all student groups and will formulate a reform policy and reach a collective decision based on suggestions sent to the new email ID.
Transparency in recruitment
Protesting Aspirants
Protesters demand disclosure of category-wise cut-offs (UR, EWS, BC-I, BC-II, SC, ST), OMR copies, and response sheets, plus a recruitment calendar modelled on UPSC/SSC standards.
State Government
The administration urges aspirants to share constructive suggestions and feedback via the email platform to help streamline the recruitment process.
- Email ID launched
- [email protected]
- Exam in question
- JPSC 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination, held July 2
- Protests began
- July 5, after alleged irregularities were exposed
- Hunger strike status
- 15th day of indefinite Satyagraha as of Saturday
- Student leader fast
- Devendra Nath Mahto on hunger strike for six days
- Student delegation
- Eight members of the JPSC-JSSC Aspirants Justice Forum
- Key demands
- Cancel post-2019 JSSC CGL, JE, PGT exams; CBI probe; disclose cut-offs, OMR copies, and response sheets