Patna, September 15, 2026
Report by Swati
Students and job aspirants took to the streets in Patna, intensifying their protest over the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination and Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment process.
The protesting candidates are demanding a re-examination, alleging irregularities in the recruitment process and raising concerns over fairness and transparency in the examinations.
The demonstration has brought the issue of competitive recruitment examinations back into the spotlight in Bihar, where aspirants have repeatedly raised concerns over examination irregularities.
The 70th BPSC examination has previously faced controversy, including protests over alleged irregularities. A re-examination was conducted in January 2025 after the original examination was cancelled at the Bapu Examination Complex in Patna following allegations concerning the question paper.
Meanwhile, students continue to press authorities for a fresh examination, maintaining that a re-test is necessary to ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
The latest protest is likely to put further pressure on the Bihar government and the concerned recruitment authorities to address the candidates’ demands and clarify their position on the examinations.
Key Highlights
- Location: Patna, Bihar
- Protest: Students and government-job aspirants
- Main Demand: Re-examination
- Exams: 70th BPSC and SI recruitment
- Issue: Alleged irregularities and demand for a fair recruitment process
