Students breach barricades, march on Bihar Assembly

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Thousands of students and job seekers in Patna protested against perceived unfairness and lack of transparency in recruitment exams conducted by Bihar’s Public Service Commission and Staff Selection Commission. The demonstration highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with the recruitment process and ended with police blocking access to the Bihar Legislative Assembly, with no official response from authorities yet.

Thousands of students and job aspirants staged a protest in Patna on Tuesday, pressing for greater transparency and fairness in various recruitment examinations. The demonstration saw candidates from the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment, and other selection processes, including those conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), participate in a mass rally.

The protesters attempted to march toward the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, but their progress was initially constrained by police barricades. Despite these barriers, the group broke through and advanced to the Assembly overbridge, where law enforcement officials halted their movement. The main gate of the Bihar Legislative Assembly was closed to prevent further access.

During the protest, participants raised slogans condemning the state government, calling for reforms in the examination and recruitment system. Key demands centered on implementing measures to ensure transparency and fairness in competitive exams and addressing grievances related to various recruitment procedures. Authorities have yet to respond publicly to the protesters’ demands or indicate any immediate actions planned to address the concerns raised.

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