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Jharkhand’s New Rule Leaves JSSC‑CGL Passers Jobless Overnight
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:03 AM
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Jharkhand’s latest policy has rendered candidates who cleared the JSSC‑CGL exam jobless instantly, sparking outrage among aspirants.
The Jharkhand government has introduced a new policy that disqualifies candidates who have cleared the JSSC‑CGL exam from receiving state job appointments. The decision, announced in a recent circular, states that only candidates who have passed the JSSC‑CGL within the last two years are eligible for recruitment.
Aspirants who had successfully cleared the exam in earlier years are now finding themselves ineligible, leading to immediate unemployment for many who had planned their careers around the state job opportunity. The ruling has been criticized by student associations and civil society groups as it undermines the merit‑based selection process.
The government has defended the move as a measure to refresh the workforce and create opportunities for newer candidates. However, the backlash is growing, with several aspirants filing complaints and demanding a reconsideration of the policy.
The issue has sparked debates across social media and local news outlets, as stakeholders call for clarity on the eligibility criteria and the impact on the job market in Jharkhand.
Aspirants who had successfully cleared the exam in earlier years are now finding themselves ineligible, leading to immediate unemployment for many who had planned their careers around the state job opportunity. The ruling has been criticized by student associations and civil society groups as it undermines the merit‑based selection process.
The government has defended the move as a measure to refresh the workforce and create opportunities for newer candidates. However, the backlash is growing, with several aspirants filing complaints and demanding a reconsideration of the policy.
The issue has sparked debates across social media and local news outlets, as stakeholders call for clarity on the eligibility criteria and the impact on the job market in Jharkhand.