Pioneer News Service
Ranchi
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the functioning of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), alleging large-scale irregularities, lack of transparency, and procedural violations in the state’s recruitment process. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, BJYM state president Shashank Raj announced a three-day statewide agitation demanding greater accountability in the commission’s functioning.
Raj alleged that the JPSC, entrusted with shaping the careers of lakhs of aspirants, had turned into an institution engaged in the “business of employment” rather than providing fair recruitment opportunities. Questioning the recently declared examination results, he claimed that the result notification did not bear the signatures of all commission members. He asked under what authority the results were published if signatures of three members were reportedly missing.
As part of the protest programme, BJYM will launch a statewide social media campaign on July 20, followed by torchlight processions across Jharkhand on July 21. On July 22, the youth wing will organize the “Chalo JPSC Gherte Hain” campaign, marching from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to the JPSC office in Ranchi to stage a demonstration. Raj said a symbolic “JPSC Safai Abhiyan” would also be conducted during the protest.
The BJYM leader further alleged that candidates are not allowed to inspect their answer sheets under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, nor are copies uploaded on the commission’s public portal. He also claimed that JPSC does not publish examination cut-off marks and often releases results late at night, while failing to maintain a regular examination calendar.
Raj also demanded that the state government raise the upper age limit for government job applicants, noting that neighbouring states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh permit candidates up to 40 years of age to apply. He warned that if the commission is not made more transparent and accountable, the youth would intensify their democratic agitation.
