Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CID questions ex-JPSC chief for 9 hours
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Jharkhand questioned the former chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), L Khiangte, for nearly nine hours.
This was part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in exams conducted by the JPSC.
Khiangte resigned last week after a raid at the JPSC office.
He claimed his resignation was voluntary to ensure a fair investigation.
The CID has arrested 10 people so far, and the JPSC postponed the Combined Civil Services Mains Exam due to protests and unavoidable circumstances.
Khiangte was appointed as JPSC chairman in February 2022 after retiring as the state's chief secretary.
CID questioned former JPSC chairman L Khiangte for 9 hours regarding exam irregularities.
Khiangte resigned last week after a raid at the JPSC office.
Khiangte claimed his resignation was voluntary to ensure an impartial investigation.
CID has arrested 10 people in connection with the case.
JPSC postponed the Combined Civil Services Mains Exam due to protests and unavoidable circumstances.
- Who
- L Khiangte, former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) chairman
- What
- CID questioned Khiangte for 9 hours regarding alleged exam irregularities
- When
- July 28, 2023
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To investigate alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the JPSC
JPSC Irregularities Investigation
Khiangte's Resignation
Investigation Process
JPSC Irregularities Investigation
The CID conducted a thorough 9-hour questioning of L Khiangte to probe alleged exam irregularities.
Khiangte's Resignation
Khiangte resigned to ensure an impartial investigation, claiming his resignation was voluntary.
- Date of Questioning
- July 28, 2023
- Duration of Questioning
- 9 hours
- Number of Arrests
- 10
- Exam Postponed
- JPSC Combined Civil Services Mains Exam
- Original Exam Dates
- July 25 to July 27
- Reason for Postponement
- Unavoidable circumstances and protests
- Khiangte's Appointment Date
- February 2022
- Khiangte's Previous Role
- State Chief Secretary