Jharkhand CID arrests ex-JPSC chairperson over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams

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Former Chairperson of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission L. Khiangte arrives at the Criminal Investigation Department office after being summoned, in Ranchi on August 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

Jharkhand CID on Monday (August 10, 2026) arrested former JPSC chairperson L. Khiangte in connection with alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations, a top official of the state probe agency said.

Mr. Khiangte, who was appointed as Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) chairperson in February last year after he retired as the State’s chief secretary, tendered his resignation on July 22.

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“We have arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte in connection with irregularities in recruitment examinations,” Additional Director General (CID), Manoj Kaushik, told PTI .

The arrest comes a day after all three JPSC members resigned amid massive protests by aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the agency.

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With Mr. Khiangte’s arrest, the number of people arrested by CID in this case has risen to 20.

He had resigned as JPSC chairperson a day before the CID searched multiple locations, including his official residence, in connection with the alleged irregularities.

CID raids underway at JSSC office in connection with Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities

Mr. Khiangte, however, said he “voluntarily chose to resign” to ensure an impartial investigation into the matter.

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