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JSSC-CGL Exam Cancelled, Selected Candidates March, Government Faces Rising Tension
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:40 AM
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The JSSC-CGL recruitment exam has been called off, prompting selected aspirants to stage a march and heightening pressure on the government.
The Joint Selection Committee (JSSC) announced the cancellation of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam, a key recruitment test for central government posts. The decision was communicated to candidates who had already cleared the preliminary stages, leaving many in uncertainty about their career timelines.
In response, groups of shortlisted candidates gathered in major cities and began a peaceful march demanding clarification and a revised schedule. Protesters carried placards highlighting the impact of the sudden cancellation on their employment prospects and financial planning.
Government officials acknowledged the unrest and indicated that a review of the exam timetable is underway. While no new date has been set, authorities have promised to address the concerns of the aspirants and to mitigate the growing tension surrounding the recruitment process.
In response, groups of shortlisted candidates gathered in major cities and began a peaceful march demanding clarification and a revised schedule. Protesters carried placards highlighting the impact of the sudden cancellation on their employment prospects and financial planning.
Government officials acknowledged the unrest and indicated that a review of the exam timetable is underway. While no new date has been set, authorities have promised to address the concerns of the aspirants and to mitigate the growing tension surrounding the recruitment process.