झारखंड संयुक्त नागरी सेवा पूर्व परीक्षा २०२६ मधील कथित गैरव्यवहार आणि अनियमिततेची सीबीआयमार्फत (CBI) चौकशी करण्याची मागणी करणारी जनहित याचिका सर्वोच्च...
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A major controversy surrounding recruitment examinations in Jharkhand has reached the Supreme Court of India. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a comprehensive investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged irregularities and malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Competitive Examination 2026. The examination was conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) on April 19, 2026, under Advertisement Number 01/2026, to fill several key administrative and civil service positions across the state.
The petition, filed by social activist Harisharan Devgan through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, raises serious questions regarding the fairness, integrity, and transparency of the selection process. The petitioner alleges widespread procedural lapses and structural oversights during the conduct of the preliminary examination, asserting that an independent probe is imperative to restore public faith in state recruitment mechanisms. The plea explicitly demands that the probe be transferred away from the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to the CBI to ensure an unbiased, thorough, and uninfluenced investigation into the roles played by public servants and private exam-conducting agencies.
Demand for CBI Probe and Systemic Transparency
The core argument of the petition centers on the need for absolute neutrality in investigating public recruitment scams. According to the petitioner, investigations conducted by state-level agencies often face inherent institutional limitations when scrutinizing high-ranking state officials and administrative machinery. By pressing for a CBI probe, the PIL seeks to unearth potential institutional corruption, leakages, or undue favors granted during the evaluation and conduct phases of the JPSC preliminary test.
Furthermore, the legal challenge emphasizes the plight of thousands of aspiring candidates who spent years preparing for the competitive civil services exam. The petition highlights that allegations of exam rigging, paper leaks, or administrative compromise severely undermine meritocracy and violate the constitutional rights of candidates seeking equal opportunity in public employment under Article 16 of the Constitution of India.
Institutional Response and Prospective Legal Directions
The Supreme Court’s hearing comes at a critical juncture as recruitment irregularities across various state public service commissions continue to spark widespread student protests and legal battles across the country. The petitioners have urged the apex court to lay down stringent guidelines for conducting state civil services examinations to prevent future administrative lapses and ensure strict adherence to standardized evaluation protocols.
Depending on the preliminary arguments presented by the counsel, the Supreme Court bench may issue formal notices to the State of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, and the Central Bureau of Investigation to seek their official responses. The outcome of today's proceedings is expected to determine whether the state CID will continue its current inquiry or if the case will be handed over to central investigators to ensure complete operational transparency.