Jharkhand High Court stays State order to cancel JPSC exams

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the State government's recent order to cancel various recruitments undertaken by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JKPSC).

The State government had taken the decision following student protests over alleged irregularities in the examinations held by the recruiting agencies.

However, the decision was challenged by various petitioners, including the successful candidates.

These included candidates who had succeeded at the State Civil Services and Food Safety Officer examinations.

Justice Deepak Roshan today granted interim relief to the candidates after hearing at least three petitions.

The government had cancelled 22 examinations conducted by JPSC, JSSC and outsourced agencies.

Jharkhand had witnessed a 26-day agitation against irregularities in government exams. The agitation was called off only after the government agreed to various demands of the students.