Students gherao JPSC office in Ranchi, demand release of exam results

IANS May 13, 2025 284 views

Hundreds of students surrounded the JPSC office in Ranchi, demanding the release of delayed Civil Services results. Protesters, including hunger strikers, claim the exam was conducted 10 months ago with no outcome. Chief Minister Soren stated the government cannot interfere as JPSC is autonomous. The delay persists despite a new chairman being appointed in February.

"If the Commission cannot declare the results, it might as well hang us" - Satyanarayan Shukla, Jharkhand State Students Union
Ranchi, May 13: Raising slogans of "Result Jari Karo Ya Hang Do" (Declare results or hang us), hundreds of students gathered outside the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) office in Ranchi on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Students demand JPSC Civil Services Main Exam results delayed 10 months

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Hunger strikers' health deteriorates as protests intensify

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CM Soren says JPSC autonomous, cannot intervene

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New JPSC Chairman appointed but results still pending

They demanding the long-delayed results of various competitive examinations, including the JPSC Civil Services Main Examination, CDPO, and Food Safety Officer exams.

A group of candidates has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past seven days outside the JPSC office near Old Jail Chowk.

As their health deteriorated, more students and family members from across the state have joined the protest in support.

Satyanarayan Shukla, President of the Jharkhand State Students Union and one of the protestors on hunger strike, said the JPSC Civil Services Main Examination was conducted 10 months ago.

"The then Chairman of the Commission had assured that results would be declared in August 2024. But till now, they remain pending for unknown reasons," he said.

He added that the uncertainty has left thousands of candidates in limbo. "We have made appeals to everyone -- from the Chief Minister to the Governor -- but no one is willing to say when the results will be released. If the Commission cannot declare the results, it might as well hang us," he said.

Responding to media queries, Chief Minister Hemant Soren reiterated on Monday that JPSC is an autonomous body and the state government cannot directly intervene in its functioning. He expressed hope that the commission would announce the results soon.

The advertisement for the 11th to 13th Civil Services Examination was issued in January 2024, with the preliminary exam held in March and results declared on April 22, 2024. Based on those results, 7,011 candidates were shortlisted for the main exam held from June 22 to 24 in 2024. The examination process is meant to fill 342 posts.

According to the JPSC calendar, the results were originally scheduled for release in August last year. However, the then JPSC Chairperson, Dr Mary Neelima Kerketta, retired that same month, and the post remained vacant for over six months.

It was only on February 27, 2025, that retired IAS officer L. Khiangte was appointed as the new Chairman.

Despite the appointment, more than two months have passed without any movement on the results. The delay is also holding up the advertisement for the 14th Civil Services Examination, adding to the frustration of aspirants.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is absolutely shameful! Students' futures are being played with. 10 months delay for results is unacceptable. JPSC needs to understand these are not just numbers but real people's dreams. The government can't just wash hands saying it's autonomous - they must ensure accountability. #JusticeForStudents
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Priya M.
As someone who has gone through this exam process, I know the mental toll it takes. These students have every right to protest. The "autonomous body" excuse doesn't work when lives are at stake. Hope the new Chairman acts fast 🤞
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Amit S.
While I support the students' cause, the "hang us" slogan is too extreme. Peaceful protest is our constitutional right but we must maintain dignity. That said, JPSC should be fined for such delays - maybe then they'll take deadlines seriously!
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Neha T.
This is why youth are frustrated with the system! My cousin has been waiting for these results - her whole career is on hold. How can we expect good governance when even exam results take forever? 😠
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Sanjay P.
The real issue is lack of proper succession planning. Why was the post vacant for 6 months? Such important positions should have deputy chairpersons ready to take over. Taxpayers' money is being wasted due to this negligence.

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