State PSCs under scrutiny as exam irregularities, delays erode trust
Student protests over exam irregularities and paper leaks are spreading across Indian states, following a major demonstration in Delhi. The report highlights systemic issues within State Public Service Commissions, citing specific delays and corruption allegations in Jharkhand and Telangana.
Why it matters
Widespread dissatisfaction with recruitment processes threatens the stability of state governance and the career prospects of millions of young job seekers.
Nearly, 40 days of protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi — led by the Cockroach Janta Party, All India Students’ Association (AISA), and other student groups over exam paper leaks and irregularities — ended with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on July 25. Yet, its ripple effect appears to have spilled onto the streets across states. This time, the focus was not on entrance examinations and access to education, but on examinations and employment, which remain major concerns, particularly as the unemployment rate among people aged 15 and above stood at 5.4% as of June 2026.
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