State of Jharkhand vs. Abhay Tiwari and others — JSSC-CGL recruitment examination paper leak case

1 Nov 2026Arrest

Big revelation in JSSC-CGL paper leak: 41 arrested so far, over 700 successful candidates questioned

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested people and questioned candidates regarding a leaked recruitment exam paper.
Who:: Abhay Tiwari and others are the accused, and the State of Jharkhand is the prosecuting authority.
When:: Reported on 1 Nov 2026.
Where:: Jharkhand.
Why:: The investigation involves an alleged leak of the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination paper.
What it means:: The authorities are actively gathering evidence by questioning successful candidates and detaining suspects.

29 Aug 2026Arrest

JSSC-CGL row: Four candidates arrested in Jharkhand paper leak case

The four arrested candidates have been identified as Deepak Kumar, Umesh Kumar Rai, Vijay Kumar Tiwari and Anand Kumar Singh.

The Tribune

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested four people in connection with the leak of a recruitment examination paper.
Who:: The arrested individuals are Deepak Kumar, Umesh Kumar Rai, Vijay Kumar Tiwari and Anand Kumar Singh.
When:: Reported on 29 Aug 2026.
Where:: Jharkhand.
Why:: They are accused of being involved in the leakage of the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination paper.
What it means:: The investigation continues as authorities have taken these suspects into custody regarding the examination irregularities.

20 Aug 2026News

JSSC-CGL paper leak: Jharkhand SIT questions 37 suspects as govt beefs up probe team

RANCHI: Jharkhand govt has expanded the special investigation team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection...

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The government expanded the special team investigating the alleged leak of a recruitment exam paper.
Who:: The Jharkhand government is overseeing the investigation and the special investigation team is questioning the suspects.
When:: Reported on 20 Aug 2026.
Where:: Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Why:: Officials are investigating alleged irregularities involving the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission exam.
What it means:: The investigative team is growing in size to continue questioning the identified suspects.

18 Aug 2026Arrest

Jharkhand paper leak mastermind's wife, brother arrested by CID in exam fraud case

The two are being questioned over their alleged links to the examination fraud case and possible benefits from the recruitment process.

India Today

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The wife and brother of a suspected exam leak mastermind were arrested by police.
Who:: The CID (an investigative police agency) arrested the wife and brother of the alleged mastermind.
When:: Reported on 18 Aug 2026.
Where:: Jharkhand.
Why:: They are being questioned for their alleged links to the exam fraud and potential personal gains.
What it means:: The investigation will now focus on the couple to determine if they benefited from the paper leak.

9 Aug 2026News

Jharkhand SSC 2024 Paper Leak Exclusive: 120 Answers, WhatsApp, A Bombshell CID Report

The state CID's report into the 2024 JSSC leak has emerged at a time massive protests are underway in Ranchi. Advertisement.

NDTV

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A investigative report by the state police agency has revealed details about a leaked exam paper.
Who:: The CID is the state police agency investigating, and Abhay Tiwari and others are the accused in the case.
When:: Reported on 9 Aug 2026.
Where:: Jharkhand and Ranchi.
Why:: The report was released as protests are occurring, detailing how answers were shared via a messaging app.
What it means:: The report provides evidence of how the exam materials were compromised, which supports the ongoing investigation.

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State of Jharkhand vs. Abhay Tiwari and others — JSSC-CGL recruitment examination paper leak case

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Big revelation in JSSC-CGL paper leak: 41 arrested so far, over 700 successful candidates questioned

JSSC-CGL row: Four candidates arrested in Jharkhand paper leak case

JSSC-CGL paper leak: Jharkhand SIT questions 37 suspects as govt beefs up probe team

Jharkhand paper leak mastermind's wife, brother arrested by CID in exam fraud case

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