Buddheshwar Bhagat and Ramesh Kumar Among Those Named; 34 Accused Arrested So Far in the Alleged Recruitment Scam
Ranchi, November 3, 2026: The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed its second supplementary chargesheet before the Special Court in connection with the alleged irregularities and bribery in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination. Ten accused, including Buddheshwar Bhagat and Ramesh Kumar, have been named in the chargesheet. They were arrested in August last year. So far, the CID has arrested 34 accused in the high-profile case, while chargesheets have already been filed against 12 people, including former JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte. Investigators claim to have collected digital evidence, call detail records and financial transaction details indicating alleged manipulation of the examination process and an organised bribery network.
According to the investigation, Buddheshwar Bhagat allegedly acted as a middleman and computer operator, arranging deals with candidates in exchange for promises of selection. Ramesh Kumar is accused of facilitating unfair advantages, manipulating OMR sheets and collecting illegal payments. Umesh Kumar allegedly managed funds and documents linked to the network, while Umakant Oraon and Manoj Kumar have been named in connection with suspected irregularities involving candidates and examination results. Dharmendra Kumar allegedly acted as an intermediary, while Rakshak Singh is accused of being associated with a network involved in OMR sheet tampering and solver arrangements.
The other accused named in the chargesheet include Roshan Kerketta, Arun Kumar and Braj Kumar Ram. They are allegedly linked to the conspiracy involving manipulation of examination results, illegal financial transactions and access to confidential documents. The CID investigation is focused on uncovering the alleged organised network behind the examination scam and identifying the role of those involved. All allegations remain subject to judicial examination, and the guilt of the accused will be determined by the court.
