JPSC exam scam: Jharkhand CID raids 20+ locations, ex-chairman summoned
Synopsis
Jharkhand's CID turned up the heat on the 14th JPSC exam scam with simultaneous raids at over 20 locations across eight districts — and a repeat summons for the former JPSC Chairman and ex-Chief Secretary. With 11 arrests already made and forensic analysis of seized digital records underway, the investigation is closing in on the full network behind one of the state's biggest recruitment fraud cases.
Key Takeaways
Jharkhand CID raided more than 20 locations across 8 districts on 3 August in the 14th JPSC exam irregularities case.
Searches covered Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Deoghar, Godda, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh and Palamu , including coaching institutes.
11 individuals linked to the JPSC and exam-conducting agency TDPL have been arrested so far.
Former JPSC Chairman and ex- Jharkhand Chief Secretary L.
Khiangte was summoned for questioning again on Monday.
Seized documents and digital devices will undergo forensic analysis ; fresh arrests are anticipated.
Student protests demanding exam cancellation and an impartial probe continue in Ranchi .
The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Monday, 3 August launched a sweeping statewide crackdown over alleged irregularities in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination, conducting simultaneous raids at more than 20 locations across the state. The action marks a significant escalation in one of Jharkhand's most closely watched recruitment fraud investigations.
Raids Span Eight Districts
CID teams fanned out across Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Deoghar, Godda, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, and Palamu districts. The searches also covered several coaching institutes and premises linked to individuals under the scanner, including locations in Ranchi's Dhurwa and Namkum areas — localities that have emerged as focal points in the probe.
What Investigators Seized
During the searches, investigators examined documents, computers, laptops, mobile phones, and digital storage devices. Several important documents and digital records were reportedly seized and will be subjected to forensic analysis. The CID had previously raided the offices of the JPSC and examination-conducting agency TDPL, seizing documents and electronic records related to the conduct of the examination.
Arrests and Widening Scope
So far, 11 individuals associated with the Commission and the examination process have been arrested. Based on information gathered during their interrogation, the scope of the investigation is being widened further. Officials believe forensic examination of the seized material could lead to fresh revelations and further action in the coming days.
Ex-Chairman Summoned Again
Former JPSC Chairman and former Jharkhand Chief Secretary L. Khiangte — who has already been questioned multiple times — was summoned again for questioning on Monday. Investigators are piecing together evidence related to the conduct of the examination, management of question papers, evaluation procedures, and other operational aspects of the recruitment process.
Student Protests Continue in Ranchi
The controversy erupted after large-scale irregularities were alleged in the results of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination. Student protests have continued in Ranchi, with demonstrators demanding cancellation of the examination and an impartial investigation into the alleged malpractice. With forensic analysis now underway and the CID's net widening, further arrests are widely expected in the days ahead.
Point of View
The pressure for a full cancellation and re-examination will become difficult for the state to resist.
NationPress
3 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 14th JPSC exam scam about?
The controversy involves alleged large-scale irregularities in the results of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Candidates and student groups have alleged malpractice in question paper management and evaluation, prompting the Jharkhand CID to launch a formal investigation.
How many people have been arrested in the JPSC exam irregularities case?
As of 3 August, 11 individuals associated with the JPSC and the examination-conducting agency TDPL have been arrested. Based on information gathered during their interrogation, the CID is expanding the scope of the probe further.
Who is L. Khiangte and why has he been summoned?
L. Khiangte is the former Chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and a former Jharkhand Chief Secretary. He has been summoned multiple times as part of the CID investigation into the 14th JPSC exam irregularities, and was called again for questioning on Monday, 3 August.
What did the CID seize during the raids?
Investigators seized documents, computers, laptops, mobile phones, and digital storage devices from more than 20 locations across eight districts. The seized material will undergo forensic analysis, which officials say could lead to fresh revelations and further action.
What are students demanding in the JPSC exam protests?
Students protesting in Ranchi are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination and an impartial investigation into the alleged malpractice. The protests have continued even as the CID investigation progresses.
