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Crime
CID Raids Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Over Exam Fraud Allegations
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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The Central Investigation Department entered the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission premises on Thursday, following allegations of irregularities in state recruitment exams. The raid came amid protests by candidates who claim the commission has been involved in fraudulent practices.
The Central Investigation Department (CID) conducted a raid on the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) office on Thursday, as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the state’s recruitment examinations.
According to preliminary reports, the commission is accused of manipulating exam papers and results, leading to claims that some candidates were unfairly shortlisted or denied positions.
The raid was carried out during a protest by candidates who had gathered outside the JSSC building, demanding a transparent inquiry and accountability from the commission’s officials.
JSSC officials have yet to release a formal statement, but the CID has seized documents and electronic records for forensic analysis. The investigation is expected to determine whether any criminal charges can be filed against the commission’s staff.
According to preliminary reports, the commission is accused of manipulating exam papers and results, leading to claims that some candidates were unfairly shortlisted or denied positions.
The raid was carried out during a protest by candidates who had gathered outside the JSSC building, demanding a transparent inquiry and accountability from the commission’s officials.
JSSC officials have yet to release a formal statement, but the CID has seized documents and electronic records for forensic analysis. The investigation is expected to determine whether any criminal charges can be filed against the commission’s staff.