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Jharkhand High Court orders state to appoint JPSC chairman and members within two months
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 05:48 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has set a 60‑day deadline for the state government to fill the vacant chairmanship and member posts of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Monday issued a directive compelling the state government to appoint a chairman and the required members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) within the next two months. The order comes amid prolonged vacancies that have hampered the commission's ability to conduct recruitment examinations and other statutory functions.
The bench, presided over by Justice ___, noted that the delay in filling these key positions violates the constitutional mandate for an independent and fully functional public service commission. It warned that continued non‑compliance could invite contempt proceedings.
State officials have not yet responded publicly to the court's ruling. However, sources close to the administration say that the government is reviewing eligible candidates and expects to submit its recommendations to the Governor before the deadline.
Legal experts observe that the High Court's intervention underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that essential constitutional bodies remain operational, especially in a state where recruitment for civil services is critical for governance.
The JPSC, once fully staffed, is expected to resume its schedule of competitive exams for various state services, a move welcomed by aspirants who have faced uncertainty due to the prolonged leadership vacuum.
The bench, presided over by Justice ___, noted that the delay in filling these key positions violates the constitutional mandate for an independent and fully functional public service commission. It warned that continued non‑compliance could invite contempt proceedings.
State officials have not yet responded publicly to the court's ruling. However, sources close to the administration say that the government is reviewing eligible candidates and expects to submit its recommendations to the Governor before the deadline.
Legal experts observe that the High Court's intervention underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that essential constitutional bodies remain operational, especially in a state where recruitment for civil services is critical for governance.
The JPSC, once fully staffed, is expected to resume its schedule of competitive exams for various state services, a move welcomed by aspirants who have faced uncertainty due to the prolonged leadership vacuum.