Ranchi
Former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) chairman L Khiyangte appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday for the third consecutive day in connection with the alleged scam in the 14th JPSC Civil Services examination. The questioning continued for more than eight hours.
According to sources, the CID team questioned Khiyangte in detail about the examination process, preparation of question papers, evaluation procedures and alleged irregularities. He had appeared before the investigating agency on the previous two days as well.
The 14th JPSC Civil Services examination was advertised in February 2026 for 103 posts, with the preliminary examination conducted on April 19. After the results were announced on July 2, allegations of paper leaks, cheating and large-scale irregularities surfaced, raising questions over the credibility of the examination process.
Several officials and employees have already been questioned in the case, while eight arrests have reportedly been made so far. Investigators are examining allegations that irregularities in the examination process may have affected the merit list.
The case has triggered growing protests by students across Jharkhand. Agitating aspirants have been demanding a CBI probe into the alleged scam. Recently, students took out a candle march from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi and warned of intensified protests if their demands were not addressed.
The continued questioning of the former JPSC chairman is being viewed as a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
Former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) chairman L Khiyangte appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday for the third consecutive day in connection with the alleged scam in the 14th JPSC Civil Services examination. The questioning continued for more than eight hours.
According to sources, the CID team questioned Khiyangte in detail about the examination process, preparation of question papers, evaluation procedures and alleged irregularities. He had appeared before the investigating agency on the previous two days as well.
The 14th JPSC Civil Services examination was advertised in February 2026 for 103 posts, with the preliminary examination conducted on April 19. After the results were announced on July 2, allegations of paper leaks, cheating and large-scale irregularities surfaced, raising questions over the credibility of the examination process.
Several officials and employees have already been questioned in the case, while eight arrests have reportedly been made so far. Investigators are examining allegations that irregularities in the examination process may have affected the merit list.
The case has triggered growing protests by students across Jharkhand. Agitating aspirants have been demanding a CBI probe into the alleged scam. Recently, students took out a candle march from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi and warned of intensified protests if their demands were not addressed.
The continued questioning of the former JPSC chairman is being viewed as a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
