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Jharkhand High Court reserves verdict on JSSC-CGL exam cancellation
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has postponed delivering its judgment on the cancellation of the JSSC Combined Graduate Level recruitment exam, while the Jharkhand Public Service Commission hearing is slated to continue on Friday.
The Jharkhand High Court announced that it will reserve its verdict on the recent order that cancelled the Jharkhand Subordinate Service Commission's Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) recruitment exam. The court's decision, which was expected to clarify the legal standing of the cancellation, has been deferred pending further deliberation.
The matter arose after candidates who had applied for the JSSC-CGL exam challenged the government's move to withdraw the recruitment process. Petitioners argued that the cancellation was arbitrary and violated procedural norms, prompting the court to intervene.
Meanwhile, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has scheduled the continuation of its hearing on the issue for Friday. The commission is expected to present additional evidence and arguments before the court reconvenes.
Legal experts note that the pending verdict could have significant implications for thousands of aspirants awaiting government jobs in the state, as well as for the administrative procedures governing public service examinations.
The matter arose after candidates who had applied for the JSSC-CGL exam challenged the government's move to withdraw the recruitment process. Petitioners argued that the cancellation was arbitrary and violated procedural norms, prompting the court to intervene.
Meanwhile, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has scheduled the continuation of its hearing on the issue for Friday. The commission is expected to present additional evidence and arguments before the court reconvenes.
Legal experts note that the pending verdict could have significant implications for thousands of aspirants awaiting government jobs in the state, as well as for the administrative procedures governing public service examinations.