How a senior IAS officer became central figure in Jharkhand’s biggest recruitment probe

Candidates questioned the answer key, OMR scoring and overall selection method after the results of the 14th combined civil services exam were announced. Their grievances escalated to student protests, court filings and finally a CID inquiry. The agency has acted against commission officials, exam‑related personnel and the contracted private firm. As the investigation progressed, it reached the highest levels of the commission, making Khiyangte a pivotal person in the case.