22 August 2026

Jharkhand HC stays JSSC-CGL recruitment cancellation

The topic highlights issues of administrative accountability and the integrity of recruitment processes, which serve as useful context for broader discussions on civil service reforms and governance, though it remains a state-specific administrative matter rather than a national-level policy issue.

Questions

1. The frequent cancellation of state-level recruitment examinations raises concerns regarding administrative stability and the rights of candidates. Discuss the role of the judiciary in balancing executive discretion in recruitment processes with the principles of administrative law and natural justice. 150 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following best describes the role of the High Court in the context of the recent stay on recruitment cancellations in Jharkhand?

   1. A The Court has assumed the administrative responsibility of conducting the JSSC-CGL examinations.
   2. B The Court has intervened to maintain the status quo of existing appointments pending the final adjudication of the writ petition.
   3. C The Court has declared all recruitment processes since 2014 as unconstitutional.
   4. D The Court has permanently invalidated the state government's power to conduct recruitment examinations.