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25 August 2026

Jharkhand civil services exam irregularities

The topic highlights systemic issues regarding the integrity of constitutional bodies like the Public Service Commission and raises significant questions about transparency, accountability, and probity in governance.

1 min read Day 79 of 84 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court of India has issued a formal notice to the Government of Jharkhand and the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC).
  • The notice pertains to a petition seeking an independent, time-bound investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
  • The petition highlights concerns regarding the efficacy of the current investigation being conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
  • The legal plea emphasizes the need for an independent agency to probe examination malpractices to ensure transparency and institutional integrity.

Part of a longer story

This is day 79 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. Discuss the role of independent investigative agencies in maintaining the integrity of public recruitment processes in India. How does judicial intervention ensure accountability in state-conducted examinations? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following agencies is currently mandated to investigate the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination, as per the reported petition?

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