'Became jobless instantly': JSSC-CGL aspirants who cleared exam slams Jharkhand decision

The Jharkhand government’s decision to cancel the crucial Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level examination (JSSC CGL) on Monday triggered widespread criticisms among a section of students who cleared the exam. A drone view shows job aspirants and students taking out a massive.

(PTI)The decision came amid widespread protests by job aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. The protesters had demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam.

What Happened

We joined through a fair process, so why is such a step being taken? We wanted an investigation into the alleged irregularities.

• On Monday evening, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and all job tests conducted by outsourced agency TDPL (TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd) since 2014.

• What will happen to the hundreds of our brothers who resigned from previous jobs to join this one?

• What about the honorable court's stance?

Key Details

Sir, please at least reconsider this matter.

• We had the Supreme Court's seal of approval, yet suddenly, the government announced the decision.

• We were appointed following a High Court division bench ruling.

• He also announced the formation of an examination reforms committee headed by senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal.

Why It Matters

The government has decided to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) exam, which was one of the major demands of the protesting students.

What Reports Say

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