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Supreme Court to Hear Plea for CBI Probe into Jharkhand Public Service Exam Irregularities on Aug 24
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 07:36 AM
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The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for August 24 on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's public service examinations.
The Supreme Court of India has set August 24 as the date to consider a petition that calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand public service examinations. The petition, filed by an unidentified petitioner, alleges that the selection process for the state’s civil services may have been compromised, prompting demands for a federal inquiry.
The request seeks a CBI investigation to examine the conduct of the exams, the role of officials involved, and any possible manipulation of results. The petitioner argues that a neutral, central agency is essential to ensure transparency and restore public confidence in the recruitment process.
The court will hear arguments from both sides, including any response from the Jharkhand state government and the CBI, before deciding whether to order a formal inquiry. The outcome could have significant implications for the integrity of state-level recruitment and future oversight mechanisms.
The request seeks a CBI investigation to examine the conduct of the exams, the role of officials involved, and any possible manipulation of results. The petitioner argues that a neutral, central agency is essential to ensure transparency and restore public confidence in the recruitment process.
The court will hear arguments from both sides, including any response from the Jharkhand state government and the CBI, before deciding whether to order a formal inquiry. The outcome could have significant implications for the integrity of state-level recruitment and future oversight mechanisms.