Three Jharkhand PSC members resign amid paper leak protests
Three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission have resigned following massive protests and a CID investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities and paper leaks. This follows the earlier resignation of the commission's chairperson amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
Why it matters
Public trust in government recruitment processes is essential for social stability, and these resignations highlight systemic issues in state examination integrity.
All three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) resigned on Sunday (August 9, 2026) amid the massive protests over the alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the agency.
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted the resignation of Ajeeta Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda and Jamal Ahmad, according to a statement issued by the Lok Bhavan.
The resignations came after the CID summoned the three members in connection with the allegations of irregularities, including paper leaks. On July 22, JPSC chairperson L. Khiangte had tendered his resignation.
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