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Supreme Court to Hear Plea for CBI Probe and New JPSC Exam Today
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM
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The Supreme Court will decide today on a petition demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the JPSC exam and a fresh examination.
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing today to consider a petition that seeks a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Joint Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination. The petition also demands that a fresh examination be conducted for candidates who were affected by the alleged malpractices.
The petition, filed by a group of aggrieved candidates, claims that the JPSC exam was marred by irregularities that compromised the integrity of the selection process. The petitioners argue that a CBI investigation is necessary to uncover the extent of the alleged misconduct and to restore public confidence in the examination system.
The JPSC has faced scrutiny in recent months over questions about the fairness and transparency of its exam procedures. While the commission has denied any wrongdoing, the petitioners maintain that the evidence presented warrants a thorough investigation by an independent agency.
The Supreme Court’s decision today will determine whether the CBI is granted authority to investigate the case and whether a new examination will be scheduled. The outcome could have significant implications for the future conduct of public service examinations across India.
The petition, filed by a group of aggrieved candidates, claims that the JPSC exam was marred by irregularities that compromised the integrity of the selection process. The petitioners argue that a CBI investigation is necessary to uncover the extent of the alleged misconduct and to restore public confidence in the examination system.
The JPSC has faced scrutiny in recent months over questions about the fairness and transparency of its exam procedures. While the commission has denied any wrongdoing, the petitioners maintain that the evidence presented warrants a thorough investigation by an independent agency.
The Supreme Court’s decision today will determine whether the CBI is granted authority to investigate the case and whether a new examination will be scheduled. The outcome could have significant implications for the future conduct of public service examinations across India.