Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Former JPSC Chairperson Khiangte Arrested in Jharkhand Exam Row
In Jharkhand, a state in India, many students were upset about government job exams.
They said the exams were not fair.
A special police team called the CID started investigating.
The leader of the exam group, whose name is L Khiangte, quit his job on July 22.
On Monday, the police arrested him because they think the exams had problems.
He is the 20th person arrested in this case.
Students marched to the Jharkhand Assembly to protest, and police used batons and tear gas, so some students got hurt.
The government promised a fair investigation led by a retired judge.
Students still want a different agency, the CBI, to investigate.
Another agency, the ED, is also looking into the money side of the exams.
Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte on Monday over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Khiangte, appointed JPSC chairperson in February last year after retiring as Jharkhand's chief secretary, had resigned on July 22.
He had been questioned four times since July 28 and was summoned for questioning on August 5.
The arrest raised the total number of CID arrests in the case to 20 and came a day after all three JPSC members resigned amid protests.
The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering probe, while protesting students demand a CBI investigation after police used batons and tear gas near the Jharkhand Assembly.
- Who
- L Khiangte, former chairperson of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), arrested by Jharkhand CID; the arrest was confirmed by Additional Director General (CID) Manoj Kaushik.
- What
- Arrest over alleged irregularities in JPSC recruitment examinations; total CID arrests in the case reached 20, and the Enforcement Directorate launched a separate money laundering investigation.
- When
- Monday, following Khiangte's July 22 resignation, four questioning sessions since July 28, and a summon for questioning on August 5, 2026.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, where students also protested near the Jharkhand Assembly.
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, which triggered massive protests by aspirants and the resignation of all three JPSC members.
Students and Khiangte
Government and Investigators
Reason for Khiangte's resignation
Students and Khiangte
Khiangte said he "voluntarily chose to resign" to ensure an impartial investigation into the matter.
Government and Investigators
Khiangte resigned a day before the CID searched multiple locations, including his official residence, and was later arrested, indicating investigators suspect his involvement.
Which agency should investigate
Students and Khiangte
Protesting students say they will not end their protest until the government orders a CBI investigation into the alleged irregularities.
Government and Investigators
The government agreed to a judicial inquiry under a retired judge and said the ED would be involved if financial irregularities are detected.
- Arrested official
- L Khiangte, former JPSC chairperson
- Arresting agency
- Jharkhand CID
- Officer who confirmed arrest
- Additional Director General (CID) Manoj Kaushik
- Total arrests in case
- 20
- Resignation date
- July 22
- Questioning history
- Four times since July 28; summoned on August 5
- Prior roles
- Retired Jharkhand chief secretary; JPSC chairperson from February last year
- Related probe
- ED money laundering investigation, including JSSC-CGL examination
Sources
Jharkhand CID arrests former JPSC chairperson over alleged exam irregularities; ED begins probe
JPSC Recruitment Exam Row: Former Chairperson L Khiangte Arrested By Jharkhand CID, Number Of Arrests Rises To 20
Jharkhand CID arrests former JPSC chairman; total 20 nabbed in exam irregularities case
