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7 August 2026

Jharkhand student protests over exam irregularities

The topic highlights systemic issues in recruitment processes and the challenges of outsourcing government examinations, which serves as relevant context for questions on governance, transparency, and the integrity of the civil services.

1 min read Day 47 of 84 2 questions 1 prelims

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  • Protests in Jharkhand regarding alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, specifically the JPSC Civil Services and JSSC-CGL exams.
  • Protesters demand a CBI inquiry into the alleged paper leaks and examination malpractice.
  • An 11-member delegation, including students, a journalist, a guardian, and a legal expert, has been formed to negotiate with a government-appointed four-member committee.
  • The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID) is currently investigating the irregularities and has arrested 19 individuals.
  • Specific demands include the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Test and a review of exams conducted by private agencies, such as TSR Data Processing Private Limited.
  • Concerns raised regarding the outsourcing of government recruitment examinations to private agencies, including those previously blacklisted by other state governments.

Part of a longer story

This is day 47 of 84 in NEET-UG and National Examination Integrity Controversy, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The integrity of public recruitment examinations is essential for maintaining meritocracy in the civil services. Discuss the systemic challenges in conducting large-scale competitive exams and suggest reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. 150 words
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  2. The increasing reliance on private agencies for conducting public sector recruitment has raised significant concerns regarding oversight and accountability. Analyze the implications of outsourcing critical governance functions to third-party entities and discuss the role of institutional mechanisms in safeguarding the sanctity of competitive examinations. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is currently investigating the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand competitive examinations?

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