JSSC-CGL Exam Row Deepens as Jharkhand CID Arrests Another Accused, Tally Reaches 10
Ranchi | September 7, 2026: The investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JSSC-CGL) 2023 has intensified, with the Jharkhand Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arresting another person in connection with the case.
With the latest arrest, the total number of people taken into custody by the state probe agency has risen to 10 since the investigation began making significant progress in August.
According to the CID, the latest accused has been identified as Kundan Kumar, a resident of Dumri village in Jharkhand’s Palamu district. The agency said he was arrested in connection with the alleged examination irregularities.
CID Expands Probe Into Recruitment Exam
The JSSC-CGL examination was conducted in 2024 for recruitment to various government posts. Allegations of irregularities surrounding the examination led to widespread concern among candidates and eventually triggered a detailed investigation by the state authorities.
The CID has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged manipulation and other irregularities connected with the examination.
Investigators are looking into the roles of individuals who may have been involved in the alleged wrongdoing, including people suspected of facilitating irregularities and candidates who allegedly benefited from them.
Several Arrests Made in Recent Weeks
The latest arrest is part of a series of actions taken by the CID.
According to the agency, an accused from Giridih district was arrested on August 30. Four candidates who had successfully cleared the JSSC-CGL examination were arrested on August 28, while two other accused persons were taken into custody on August 27.
The investigation had also earlier led to the arrest of Abhay Tiwari, described by investigators as a key accused in the case. Tiwari, who was serving as a block supply officer in Poriyahat in Godda district, was arrested on July 22.
His wife, Sushama Kumari, and brother, Akshay Tiwari, were subsequently arrested as part of the investigation.
The CID is now examining the alleged links between the accused and determining how the suspected irregularities may have been carried out.
Cancellation of Examination Became a Major Issue
The controversy surrounding the recruitment examination had earlier resulted in strong reactions from job aspirants across Jharkhand.
The state government had announced the cancellation of several recruitment examinations, including the JSSC-CGL 2023 examination conducted on September 21 and 22, 2024, following protests by candidates who alleged serious irregularities.
For many aspirants, the issue became particularly sensitive because the examination was linked to government employment and years of preparation.
However, the matter later reached the Jharkhand High Court. The court stayed the government’s decision to cancel certain examinations, including the JSSC-CGL-2023 examination, after successful candidates approached the court expressing concern that cancellation could cost them their jobs.
Court Proceedings and Investigation Continue
The legal dispute over the examination and the criminal investigation are proceeding alongside each other.
While the High Court is examining the issue surrounding the cancellation of the examination, the CID’s SIT is continuing to investigate the allegations of malpractice.
Investigators are expected to examine examination records, communications, financial transactions and other evidence that could establish whether the accused acted individually or as part of a larger network.
The arrest of successful candidates has also added another dimension to the case, as investigators seek to determine whether they were knowingly involved in any alleged irregularities or were beneficiaries of actions carried out by others.
Probe May Lead to More Action
With 10 arrests now reported, the CID investigation appears to be widening. Officials are continuing to verify the evidence collected during the probe and identify other people who may have played a role.
The allegations against the arrested individuals are yet to be established in court. Their arrest does not by itself establish guilt, and the final outcome will depend on the evidence presented during the legal proceedings.
For thousands of candidates affected by the controversy, the investigation remains closely watched. The case could have significant implications for the credibility of recruitment examinations and the future of candidates who cleared the JSSC-CGL examination.
The CID’s Special Investigation Team is expected to continue its probe as authorities work to establish the complete chain of events behind the alleged irregularities.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
