JSSC-CGL exam cancelled during emergency Cabinet meeting
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination following reports of widespread irregularities. The government has also terminated all contracts with TSR Data Processing Private Limited and initiated a comprehensive inquiry into examination processes dating back to 2014.
Why it matters
This decision highlights systemic issues in public sector recruitment and the government's attempt to restore credibility in state-level competitive examinations.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday (August 17, 2026) announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) Exam.
The decision was taken during the emergency Cabinet meeting, which lasted for four hours. He also announced that all exams conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL) will be cancelled.
He added that a committee will be formed under senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal to bring in reforms in the examination process.
“A comprehensive inquiry will be conducted into all errors, minor or major, that have occurred since 2014. We will also soon convene to discuss the amendments made to the MMDR Act by the Central Government; if necessary, we may even call a special session to deliberate on this specific issue,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that investigations being conducted by both the SIT and the CID have brought to light “several shocking facts”.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in