# Hemant Soren promises transparent recruitment exams amid Jharkhand student protests 2026-08-15T07:06:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday assured protesting job aspirants that their efforts would not be left at the mercy of paper leaks, corruption or examination irregularities. Students have been protesting for about three weeks over tests conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, with cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination among their demands. Soren promised a time-bound annual examination calendar, technology-secured tests, prompt publication of answer keys and OMR sheets, and multi-level accountability. He said alleged irregularities would be investigated impartially and guilty persons would face legal action, but no one would be declared guilty without evidence. His government has launched Chhatron Ki Baat, Chhatron Ke Sath to gather suggestions from students, parents and teachers. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Hemant Soren, Jharkhand, Students’ Voice With Students Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/soren-promises-fair-recruitment-exams-as-jharkhand-student-protests-continue/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/soren-promises-fair-recruitment-exams-as-jharkhand-student-protests-continue/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.