Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday (August 17) announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) Exam.
He also announced that all exams conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL) will be cancelled. The decision was taken during an emergency Cabinet meeting, which lasted for four hours.
Earlier reporting noted: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced a sweeping review of government recruitment examinations in the state, including the cancellation of key examinations and appointments linked to an outsourced agency. “I do not consider these young people to be different groups. They are all concerned about their future. The government will move ahead with complete transparency on reforms. There is already an SOP for conducting examinations, and if it had been followed, these irregularities would not have occurred. Nevertheless, further improvements will be made based on suggestions received.
“A comprehensive inquiry will be conducted into all errors, minor or major, that have occurred since 2014. The Chief Minister said the scope of the investigation covers all examinations held from 2014 to the present. Earlier reporting noted: The Jharkhand cabinet has decided to cancel examinations conducted since 2014 by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL), Chief Minister Soren said.
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”. “We have instructed the concerned department and the CID; since the investigation has been initiated, it must be carried out thoroughly,” he said. The Chief Minister said that the government is addressing all aspects of the issue. “We have decided to cancel everything associated with TDPL — including the examinations conducted, the results published, the candidates selected or who participated, and all other activities carried out by TDPL,” he said. The Chief Minister said the government would ensure complete transparency in reforms related to examinations and address concerns raised by students protesting over alleged irregularities. A portal has also been opened for students, teachers and parents to submit suggestions, which will be shared with experts,” he said.
