Chaibasa, September 04, 2026: Student leader Devendra Mahato’s recruitment reform campaign reached Chaibasa, the headquarters of West Singhbhum as part of his JPSC-JSSC corruption-free campaign, drawing support from local students who gathered to welcome the yatra.
The campaign is centred on demands for greater transparency in Jharkhand’s recruitment examination system. Speaking during the visit, Mahato alleged that repeated paper leaks and corruption in the recruitment process were damaging the prospects of young aspirants.
He accused the government and recruitment system of failing to ensure adequate transparency and said students preparing for competitive examinations were facing growing frustration.
Devendra Mahato seeks CBI probe into JPSC case
A key demand raised during the Chaibasa visit was a CBI investigation into what Mahato described as the JPSC scam.
Mahato specifically demanded a probe into the alleged role of Abhay Tiwari and others whom he referred to in connection with the case. He also called for strict and impartial action against anyone found involved, irrespective of their political or administrative position.
These are allegations and demands raised by Mahato during the campaign, the source does not provide a response from the government or details of any current investigation into the claims.
Warns of intensified statewide agitation
Mahato said recruitment-related irregularities should not be allowed to jeopardise the future of Jharkhand’s youth. He warned that the campaign would be intensified across the state if the recruitment system was not improved in time.
He also appealed to students and young people to unite over the issue and raise their voice for reforms in the recruitment process.
A large number of students were present during the Chaibasa programme and expressed support for the recruitment reform campaign.
