In a significant development, the Jharkhand High Court has prolonged the stay on the publication of the JSSC CGL 2024 results. The decision arrived after grave allegations that the question paper was leaked before the examination. Although the CID has launched a thorough investigation, no conclusive evidence has been found yet. The matter remains legally contentious, with the next hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025.
The Jharkhand Examination Conduct Act, 2023 has been invoked—a key legislative move to penalise exam malpractices. Additionally, charge sheets have already been filed against three individuals, underscoring the severity of the breach. Petitioners are now calling for a CBI investigation, highlighting widespread distrust in the current process.
🔍 JSSC CGL 2024 Result :
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Over 3 lakh candidates appeared for the CGL exam.
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Only 2,145 candidates were shortlisted.
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The interim stay on results has been in place since December 2024.
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Three individuals have been charge-sheeted in the paper leak case.
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The Jharkhand Examination Conduct Act, 2023 has been implemented.
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Petitioners are demanding a CBI-level inquiry.
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The next court hearing is on June 18, 2025.
⚖️ Legal and Administrative Context
The stay order by the Jharkhand High Court reflects not just a judicial intervention but a broader governance issue. The Jharkhand Examination Conduct Act, 2023, under which action is being taken, was designed to restore integrity in public recruitment. However, the growing number of allegations related to competitive exams reveals persistent administrative lapses.
This raises important questions under Governance & Public Administration (GS Paper II) for civil services aspirants. It’s essential to understand how transparency, accountability, and rule of law are upheld in recruitment processes. Additionally, this case shows the need for institutional reform, particularly in how exams are conducted and monitored.
🎓 Impact on Aspirants and Governance
The stay on results is not just a legal battle—it is a humanitarian crisis for over 3 lakh aspirants who are now left in uncertainty. Career prospects, emotional health, and public trust in the examination system are all at stake.
For governance, it is a test of state capacity and the credibility of recruitment agencies like JSSC. The outcome of this case may determine whether the state machinery can deliver on merit-based recruitment or if it will fall prey to recurring controversies.
