Three Jharkhand PSC Members Resign Amid Exam Irregularity Protests

Three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission resigned on Sunday, August 9, 2026, as the state government faced sustained protests over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted the resignations of Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed, according to a statement from the Lok Bhavan. The resignations followed summonses from the Criminal Investigation Department for questioning in connection with the allegations, which include paper leaks.

The resignations came amid ongoing talks between the government and student protesters in the state capital, Ranchi. The protest, which entered its 16th day on Sunday, has been driven by aspirants demanding transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. The agitation was triggered by the announcement of results for the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination on July 5, which led to allegations of irregularities.

Following several rounds of discussions, the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of three key exams: the 14th JPSC preliminary exam, the JPSC Backlog 2023, and the JPSC Backlog 2025. The government also outlined a series of measures,...