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Jharkhand Government Cancels 44 Recruitment Exams Over Irregularities Since 2014
✍️ NDTV
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 08:40 AM
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The Jharkhand administration has released a list of 44 recruitment examinations that were cancelled since 2014, citing alleged irregularities and responding to student protests.
The state government of Jharkhand announced on Thursday that a total of 44 recruitment examinations conducted between 2014 and the present have been nullified. The cancellations were ordered after the administration identified procedural irregularities in the conduct of the tests, prompting widespread protests by aspirants.
Officials said the irregularities ranged from alleged question‑paper leaks to non‑transparent selection criteria. In response, the government formed a review committee to audit the affected exams and to ensure that future recruitment processes adhere to statutory norms.
The move has drawn mixed reactions. While many students welcomed the decision as a step toward fairness, some trade unions representing government employees cautioned that the cancellations could delay staffing in key departments. The government has promised to re‑conduct the exams where feasible and to provide clear timelines for the affected candidates.
No further details on the specific posts or departments involved were disclosed, and the list of cancelled exams will be made available on the official state portal for public reference.
Officials said the irregularities ranged from alleged question‑paper leaks to non‑transparent selection criteria. In response, the government formed a review committee to audit the affected exams and to ensure that future recruitment processes adhere to statutory norms.
The move has drawn mixed reactions. While many students welcomed the decision as a step toward fairness, some trade unions representing government employees cautioned that the cancellations could delay staffing in key departments. The government has promised to re‑conduct the exams where feasible and to provide clear timelines for the affected candidates.
No further details on the specific posts or departments involved were disclosed, and the list of cancelled exams will be made available on the official state portal for public reference.