JSSC CGL Row: Selected Candidates Seek Fair Probe, Say Innocent Aspirants Should Not Be Punished

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC CGL) examination, selected candidates on Saturday held a press conference and appealed for a fair investigation, saying that those found guilty should face action but innocent candidates should not be made to suffer.

The candidates said they had worked hard for years to clear the examination and secure government jobs. However, the allegations surrounding the recruitment process have now created uncertainty over the future of thousands of successful candidates.

They strongly rejected allegations that candidates had paid Rs 35 lakh to Rs 40 lakh to secure jobs, describing such claims as baseless. They pointed out that a large number of selected candidates come from poor and middle-class families and could not afford to pay such a huge amount for a government job.

At the same time, the candidates made it clear that they were not opposed to an investigation. They said that if any irregularities took place during the examination or recruitment process, they should be thoroughly investigated and those found responsible should be punished.

However, they argued that allegations against some individuals should not automatically lead to cancellation of the entire examination or termination of all selected candidates. According to them, action should be based on evidence and individual responsibility rather than a blanket assumption of guilt.

The candidates also pointed out that the matter is already being investigated by the CID and is before the court. They said any decision regarding the recruitment should therefore take into account the findings of the investigation as well as the judicial process.

One of the selected candidates became emotional while speaking at the press conference. He said he comes from a poor tribal family and that his mother is a homemaker. He said his family’s financial condition made it impossible for him to arrange Rs 35-40 lakh to secure a government job.

The candidate further said that after being selected through the JSSC CGL examination, he had even left his job with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He expressed concern that if his JSSC appointment is cancelled, he could face serious uncertainty about his future.

The selected candidates said they welcome a transparent investigation and have no objection to action against anyone whose involvement in wrongdoing is established. However, they urged the authorities not to cancel the jobs of thousands of successful candidates without establishing individual wrongdoing.

Their central demand is that the investigation should identify the actual culprits and ensure accountability, while candidates against whom no wrongdoing is established should be allowed to retain their appointments.