JPSC JSSC Protest Update: Student protests regarding alleged irregularities in examinations in Jharkhand are ongoing. The standoff between the government and the students shows no signs of abating. While the government claims to have accepted approximately 98% of the students’ demands, it maintains that the demand for a CBI inquiry into the JSSC-CGL examination cannot be met.

Conversely, the students insist they will not call off the agitation until an agreement is reached on this specific demand. Students are preparing to take to the streets; they have announced a march to the Legislative Assembly for Monday, prompting the police to go on high alert. Let us look at what the students are demanding.

Police on High Alert

The police are on high alert for this march. Security personnel have been deployed at various locations, and security measures have been tightened. The police have stated that students will face no issues provided the march remains peaceful.

“>August 10, 2026

March Schedule and Route

Students will march from the old Legislative Assembly building to the new one, starting at 11:00 AM. Students from across Jharkhand have gathered to participate in this march.

 NEET Paper Leak

You may recall the nationwide uproar surrounding the NEET paper leak case. Clashes occurred between protesters and the police near Sansad Marg during a march to Parliament on July 20, 2026. Following this, Dharmendra Pradhan had to resign from his post as Education Minister.

What Are the Students’ Key Demands?

Students protesting at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium have demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. They are calling for the cancellation of all JSSC-CGL, JSSC-JE, and PGT examinations held since 2019 and are demanding reforms to the state government’s recruitment process. Demands include taking strict action against those responsible for examination irregularities, releasing category-wise cut-offs, making OMR copies and response sheets available, and issuing a regular recruitment calendar modelled after UPSC and SSC.

“>August 10, 2026

Government claims 98% of demands accepted

The Jharkhand government states that approximately 98% of the students’ demands have been accepted. However, the students have refused to accept this claim as accurate. They argue that the government has not taken a concrete decision on their key demands regarding the cancellation of the exam and an investigation into alleged irregularities.

Appeal for a peaceful march

Protesting students have been urged to participate in the march peacefully, carrying banners and posters and raising slogans. It has been made clear that there should be no confrontation with the police or any other individuals, and that troublemakers should not be supported. Students have also been asked to immediately inform the police if they anticipate any form of disorder.

Appeal to avoid rumours

Fellow students have been asked to present their demands to the government peacefully. It is crucial to maintain the sense of responsibility and sensitivity that the students have demonstrated so far. Students have been advised to avoid rumours and to verify any information before acting on it. The appeal emphasises the students’ democratic rights and the importance of presenting their demands to the government peacefully.