Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18
JSSC-CGL exam cancellation ends one protest, sparks another as 2,000 fear job loss
Successful JSSC-CGL candidates protested the Jharkhand government's decision to cancel recruitment exams. They fear losing their government jobs after the cancellation announcement on Monday night. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and an opportunity to defend themselves against allegations. The government defended the cancellation to restore confidence in the recruitment system. Fresh vacancies will provide opportunities for deserving candidates after reforms. NEW DELHI: Around 2,000 successful candidates of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination protested outside the Jharkhand Secretariat on Tuesday, fearing that the state government's decision to cancel the exam could cost them their jobs. JSSC-CGL exam
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