Student Protests in Ranchi Enter 12th Day

61 UPDATES · 22 DAYS · 2 AUG 2026 — 23 AUG 2026

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Latest · 23 Aug 2026

Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the fifth day of student protests in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination and other recruitment tests, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the protests. It excludes other actions by the students, parties involved, or in the region unless they are direct developments of the specific protests over the examination irregularities.

The full story, from the beginning

2Aug

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Students Protest Fifth Day Over Alleged Exam Irregularities, Demand CBI Probe

5Aug

NDTV

Student protests in Ranchi demanding exam cancellation and review of recruitment processes entered their 12th day.

NDTV

Following protests over alleged Jharkhand PSC exam paper leaks, Hemant Soren promised to consider protesters' demands for a CBI or independent investigation.

6Aug

NDTV

Students in Ranchi are protesting the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Exam due to alleged irregularities and paper leaks.

7Aug

BBC

Protesters in Ranchi, Jharkhand, are demanding a system overhaul after allegations of leaked answer sheets and manipulated results in the April civil service exam.

8Aug

The Hindu

After 15 days of protests, the Jharkhand government met with a delegation from the JLKM, but talks failed to resolve demands for a CBI inquiry and exam cancellation.

The Hindu

A Jharkhand student delegation met with government representatives to address allegations of irregularities in competitive exams, following 15 days of protests.

NDTV

The Jharkhand government will hold a sixth round of talks with protesting students to address demands for an independent probe into exam irregularities.

9Aug

The Hindu

Jharkhand students protested against recruitment exam irregularities, demanding a CBI probe and reforms after the government announced a sixth round of talks.

The Hindu

Following four failed rounds of talks, the Jharkhand government will hold fresh negotiations with protesting students, while student leader Devenedra Nath Mahto's health deteriorates due to a hunger strike.

NDTV

Following six rounds of talks, students and the Jharkhand government continue negotiations, seeking a resolution to the protests.

NDTV

Jharkhand's government is considering canceling three exams in response to student protests over alleged irregularities.

NDTV

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren promised transparent justice for protesting students and urged dialogue to address exam irregularities.

NDTV

Despite progress in talks, protesting students in Jharkhand continue their demonstrations demanding a CBI investigation into exam irregularities.

The Hindu

Despite government concessions, students in Jharkhand continue their protest demanding a CBI probe into exam irregularities.

The Hindu

Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed student protesters, promising to protect their rights and address exam irregularities.

NDTV

Despite six rounds of talks, a Jharkhand government panel failed to convince protesting students to end their agitation.

10Aug

The Hindu

Following the government's agreement to cancel certain JPSC exams, Jharkhand students continued their protest, demanding a CBI probe into the JSSC-CGL exam and a march to the state assembly.

The Hindu

Jharkhand police implemented security measures and prohibitory orders ahead of a student protest march against recruitment exam irregularities.

NDTV

Thousands of Jharkhand students, protesting for recruitment reforms, breached barricades and marched towards the Assembly, demanding a CBI probe into paper leaks.

NDTV

Protesting Jharkhand students marched towards the Legislative Assembly, demanding reforms and a CBI probe into recruitment exam irregularities.

The Hindu

Devendra Nath Mahato joined a protest march against exam irregularities in Jharkhand, urging the current Chief Minister to avoid police action and warning of potential bloodshed.

The Hindu

The Enforcement Directorate initiated a PMLA investigation into alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams, following student protests and resignations of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission members.

NDTV

Jharkhand police used water cannons to disperse student protesters demanding exam cancellation and a CBI investigation.

The Hindu

Thousands of job aspirants, protesting exam irregularities, breached barricades and faced water cannons while marching to the Jharkhand Assembly on August 11, 2026.

Al Jazeera

Protesters in Ranchi, India, demanded a systemic overhaul of the exam system and federal police investigation after test question leaks, leading to the resignation of several JPSC board members.

BBC

Indian police used tear gas and other force to disperse protesters demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand after they breached barricades.

NDTV

Protesters in Jharkhand breached barricades and clashed with police, resulting in the injury of one protester.

NDTV

The BJP called for a statewide Jharkhand bandh on Tuesday in response to police violence against students protesting recruitment exam irregularities.

11Aug

NDTV

The BJP president in Jharkhand called for a statewide bandh in response to alleged police brutality during student protests over exam irregularities.

The Hindu

Following police dispersal of student protests, the BJP enforced a state-wide bandh, disrupting normal life in Jharkhand.

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal publicly supported student protests in Jharkhand demanding reforms to the JPSC and JSSC and the cancellation of recruitments.

14Aug

NDTV

Vishwajeet Kumar was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during protests.

15Aug

The Hindu

Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren promised systemic changes and reforms to address student protests over recruitment exam irregularities.

NDTV

Thousands of protesters, demanding the resignation of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, announced plans to gherao his residence on August 20th.

The Hindu

Devendra Nath Mahto, a prominent JLKM leader, led a protest of thousands of Jharkhand students demanding a CBI investigation and full exam cancellation by TDPL.

The Hindu

Students in Jharkhand escalated their protests against the Jharkhand CM, demanding his resignation and the withdrawal of Congress support for the JMM coalition.

16Aug

The Hindu

Protesting students in Jharkhand burned effigies of Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi, demanding a CBI probe into exam irregularities.

17Aug

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi urged Jharkhand's Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, to meet protesting students to resolve their concerns regarding recruitment exam irregularities.

NDTV

Protesting Jharkhand students, demanding an independent probe into recruitment exam irregularities, have escalated their demands to include the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

The Hindu

After 24 days, Jharkhand exam protestors, led by JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, are scheduled for a seventh round of talks with the government.

NDTV

Jharkhand's Chief Minister canceled all recruitment exams linked to TDPL and those conducted by JPSC and JSSC, following student protests and an investigation by the CID.

NDTV

After 24 days of protests, Jharkhand's government canceled exams and job recruitments, but student protesters demanded a CBI investigation.

The Hindu

Following student protests, Chief Minister Hemant Soren canceled JSSC-CGL and TDPL exams and formed a committee to reform the examination process.

The Hindu

Students in Jharkhand have organized protests for over three weeks, demanding a CBI investigation and reconstitution of commissions following alleged irregularities in government job entrance exams.

NDTV

Jharkhand's student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ended his hunger strike after the state government cancelled exams and recruitment following weeks of protests.

18Aug

The Hindu

Following student protests demanding a CBI probe into exam irregularities, Jharkhand's Chief Minister canceled multiple exams and a committee will suggest reforms.

The Hindu

Following protests demanding a CBI probe into recruitment irregularities, the Jharkhand government canceled the JSSC-CGL exams and formed a committee to address examination reforms.

BBC

Devendra Nath Mahto ended his hunger strike after the Jharkhand government agreed to cancel a controversial recruitment exam and launch an investigation.

NDTV

Following student protests over irregularities, Jharkhand's Chief Minister canceled the JSSC-CGL and other exams, impacting nearly 2,000 selected candidates.

The Hindu

After 25 days of protest, Jharkhand's JLKM leader Devendra Mahto and others ended their hunger strikes following the government's cancellation of recruitment tests.

The Hindu

Following the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, 1,975 employees protested outside the Cabinet Secretariat, fearing job loss.

19Aug

NDTV

Students in Jharkhand suspended their protest and gave the state government a two-month ultimatum to address exam irregularities.

20Aug

The Hindu

The Jharkhand High Court halted notifications cancelling appointments of government staff through JPSC exams, citing violation of natural justice principles.

NDTV

The Jharkhand High Court has temporarily blocked the state government's order cancelling JPSC and JSSC exams, providing relief to newly appointed officers.

NDTV

The Jharkhand high court stayed the cancellation of JPSC exams, prompting student leaders to protest the government's actions.

21Aug

The Hindu

The Jharkhand High Court intervened to halt the cancellation of CDPO appointments and those resulting from the JSSC-CGL exam, following a 25-day protest.

The Hindu

Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police after accusing the government of exam irregularities, targeting effigies of the Chief Minister and Rahul Gandhi.

NDTV

Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police and JMM workers after attempting to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader.

22Aug

The Hindu

Protesters in Jharkhand accused the government of betrayal after the High Court stayed some exam cancellation notifications, leading to unrest.

23Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.

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