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Patna Protest Grows as Job Exams Cut: Thousands Gather at Gurdani Bagh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 08:07 AM
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Thousands of job seekers assembled at Gurdani Bagh in Patna today, demanding the restoration of BPSC, BSSC and CSBC examinations after the state announced a reduction in recruitment tests.
Hundreds of aspirants converged at Gurdani Bagh in Patna early this morning, forming a sizable crowd that blocked nearby streets. The protest is a direct response to recent announcements by the Bihar government indicating a scaling back of recruitment examinations for state services, including the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Bihar Subordinate Service Commission (BSSC) and the Combined Subordinate Board (CSBC). Aspirants argue that the cutback reduces their chances of securing government jobs in a state where public-sector employment has traditionally been a major career pathway.
The demonstration comes at a time when the Bihar Legislative Assembly is not in session, leaving many to question the timing and effectiveness of the protest. Local residents have reported disruptions to traffic and public transport, adding to the inconvenience in a city already coping with routine congestion. Despite the inconvenience, organizers say the demonstration is necessary to draw attention to what they describe as an erosion of merit‑based recruitment.
State officials have so far refrained from commenting on the specific demands of the protesters, citing the need for further deliberation. The administration, however, has indicated that it is reviewing the recruitment schedule to align with budgetary constraints. As the crowd remains in place, observers note that the protest could intensify if the government does not provide a clear roadmap for restoring the exams.
The demonstration comes at a time when the Bihar Legislative Assembly is not in session, leaving many to question the timing and effectiveness of the protest. Local residents have reported disruptions to traffic and public transport, adding to the inconvenience in a city already coping with routine congestion. Despite the inconvenience, organizers say the demonstration is necessary to draw attention to what they describe as an erosion of merit‑based recruitment.
State officials have so far refrained from commenting on the specific demands of the protesters, citing the need for further deliberation. The administration, however, has indicated that it is reviewing the recruitment schedule to align with budgetary constraints. As the crowd remains in place, observers note that the protest could intensify if the government does not provide a clear roadmap for restoring the exams.