Ranchi, August 17: The Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand has decided to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam scheduled for 2024, responding to the primary demand of students who have been protesting for 24 days. Additionally, all competitive exams conducted by the agency TDPCL in the state have been annulled. This decision was made during a special cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, which lasted for approximately four and a half hours.
After the meeting, CM Soren addressed the media, stating that the decision to cancel the 14th JPSC PT and backlog civil service exams had already been agreed upon during discussions with the protesting students. He further announced that the government will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the recruitment exams held by JPSC and JSSC from 2014 to the present.
CM Soren revealed that shocking facts have emerged during the SIT and CID investigations into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL exam. The investigations have indicated possible collusion and malpractice among various agencies. Given these findings, the exam has been canceled. He emphasized that the investigation will not be limited to just one exam, as it is crucial to uncover the entire matter. The government aims to review the entire recruitment process from 2014 onward to identify those responsible for any irregularities.
To improve the examination system, the government has decided to form a committee chaired by IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal. This committee will study necessary reforms in the examination process and provide essential recommendations. Furthermore, the government has invited suggestions from the public regarding examination reforms through an online portal. CM Soren expressed the desire for a new examination system that leaves no room for malpractice at any level. The entire process, from conducting exams to securing question papers, the role of agencies, evaluation, and results, will be made more transparent.
The Chief Minister stated that the government has enacted strong laws in favor of students and has the capability to enforce them. He reassured that the government will not compromise on the interests, future, and trust of the youth under any circumstances. During previous meetings with ministers, several agreements were reached regarding examination reforms. The government will implement these agreed points to enhance transparency in the examination system.
He noted that the government already has a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place for conducting competitive exams. If fully adhered to, such irregularities could have been avoided. This process will now be strengthened with new provisions. The cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam is being viewed as a significant victory for the protesting students. However, the government has not yet made a decision regarding the demand for a CBI investigation into the exam irregularities.
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