Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, CBI on plea for CBI probe into JPSC exam 'irregularities'
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Centre and the Jharkhand government regarding a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the 2025 Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The petitioner argues that the entire examination process requires an independent audit to ensure transparency.
Why it matters
Public trust in competitive examinations is critical for governance, and this case addresses systemic concerns regarding exam integrity.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 24, 2026) issued notices to the Centre and the State government on a plea seeking an independent, time-bound probe by the CBI into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana sought a response from the Union of India, the Jharkhand government, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, CBI and others.
Senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the plea seeks a CBI inquiry or an inquiry by a former judge of this court.
The top court was hearing a petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan, through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput.
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