he aspirants’ demands have been categorised into three core areas: Demanding the cancellation of JSSC exams, all examinations conducted by the TDPL agency, and any tests linked to Abhay Tiwari.
Published: August 8, 2026, 8:38 AM IST
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All India Student’s Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora along with student demonstrators take out a protest march against the alleged irregularities of exams and paper leak of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), in Ranchi, Friday, Aug7, 2026.(Photo Credit: PTI)
The agitation over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) recruitment examinations has intensified in Ranchi, with students and job aspirants continuing their protest and hunger strikeThe protesters are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination and a time-bound, independent probe by the CBI or a panel of retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand, alleging serious lapses in the recruitment processAugust 8 marks the 15th day of the ongoing protest held by students.
Speaking about the cabinet-level discussions held with student representatives in Ranchi, Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh said the protesters’ key concerns had already been conveyed to the Chief Minister’s OfficeShe added that a few issues are supposed to be addressed in writing.
Speaking to the reporters, the state cabinet minister emphasised that the administration is actively working toward a resolution“The students have made their demand publicExplaining it in detail, they presented the same to usWe have demanded things from them in written over a few issuesI think we will have it by tomorrowWe have presented their issues before the CMWe will soon have a solution…,” Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
On the other hand, while praising the positive atmosphere of the meeting and being confident in the intent of the administration, student leader Neetu Kujur stated,”…With the coordination of our delegation and the manner in which we spoke impressed themThey said that it really felt like we have worked it outThey said that reforms should indeed be done, Govt is willing for it…We feel that the Govt is really willing to support us.” Moreover, a member of the protesting aspirants’ delegation stated that government representatives assured them their grievances would reach the Chief Minister shortly while confirming that subsequent meetings are planned.
#WATCH | JPSC-JSSC aspirants’ protest in Ranchi (Jharkhand) | Student protestor Prem says, “My sugar, BP, everything is lowThe doctor told me to take waterBut I feel as if I should sacrifice my body and life for this nation because this government refuses to wake up… We are… pic.twitter.com/c8EtHiGcwp
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2026
Talking to news agency ANI, student protester Prem says, “My sugar, BP, everything is lowThe doctor told me to take waterBut I feel as if I should sacrifice my body and life for this nation because this government refuses to wake up… We are being told that the dialogue would take place not with the Chief Minister but with his MinistersI want to tell the CM that he is stretching out this protestWe want to talk to the CM directly, with the interaction recorded on video, in front of national, international, and state news outlets, and not in a closed room but in an open ground.”
Meanwhile, another group of protesters led by Devendra Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for the past six daysStudent leader Devendra Nath Mahto told ANI, “The team has told us that we will go for a dialogue to Circuit House at 10 amHad the government agreed to our demands when the other students met them, then it wouldn’t have been necessary for us to go as wellIt doesn’t matter how many of us go to meet themAll of us have the same demands, which should be fulfilled.”
#WATCH | JPSC-JSSC aspirants’ protest in Ranchi (Jharkhand) | Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto says, “The team has told us that we will go for a dialogue to Circuit House at 10 amHad the government agreed to our demands when the other students met them, then it wouldn’t have… pic.twitter.com/oA89PujjHc
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2026
The aspirants’ demands have been categorised into three core areas: Demanding the cancellation of JSSC exams, all examinations conducted by the TDPL agency, and any tests linked to Abhay Tiwari; pressing for thorough probes by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED); and calling for structural and operational improvements within both the JPSC and JSSC.
The protests are being held at Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinationsAccording to the JPSC JSSC Reform Manch, the protesting students have finalised an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the Jharkhand governmentThe delegation includes eight student representatives, one lawyer and two technical expertsThe protesting students have also demanded that the dialogue with the government should take place in the presence of the media, alleging that previous discussions held behind closed doors did not lead to any resolutionThe meeting between a five-member state government delegation and a 10-member delegation of protesting aspirants was held at the State Guest House in Ranchi.
