2026:JHHC:4921 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No.813 of 2026 ------ 1. Shriram Prasad, Care of Narad Mahto, resident of Village Lidhaki Tola Guriyahi, P.O. Katual, P.S. Chainpur, District Palamu. 2. Vikash Kumar Thakur, son of Ambika Thakur, resident of Village Mahuliya, P.O. & P.S. Nawajaipur Patan, District Palamu. 3. Kamta Prasad Yadav, son of Manki Yadav, resident of Village Bhalmanda, P.O. Dhannganw, P.S. Lesliganj, District Palamu. 4. Nilmani Chaurasiya, son of Bishm Prasad, resident of Village Narsinghpur Pathara, P.O. Narsinghpur Pathara, P.S. Chainpur, District Palamu. 5. Sheo Kumar Suman, son of Prayag Sao, resident of Village Basariya Khurd, P.O. Basariya, P.S. Chainpur, District Palamu. 6. Prem Kumar Prajapati, son of Ramchandra Prajapati, resident of Village Haratua, P.O. Sangbar, P.S. Lesliganj, District Palamu. 7. Basant Prasad, son of Sudeshwar Prasad, resident of Village Chando, P.O. Chando, P.S. Chainpur, District Palamu. 8. Rathu Mahto, son of Dhanu Mahto, resident of Panchayat Tangtona, Teliadih, P.O. Tangtona, P.S. Chas, District Bokaro. 9. Vijay Kumar Thakur, son of Rampriti Thakur, resident of Village Uttaki, P.O. Baida Kala, P.S. Patan, Baida Kalan, District Palamu. … … Petitioners Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand, through the Chief Secretary, having its office at 1st floor, Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, District Ranchi. 2. The Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, having its office at Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, District Ranchi. 3. The Director, Department of School Education and Literacy, having its office at Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, District Ranchi. 4. The Secretary, Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, District Ranchi. 5. The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, through its Chairman, Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Chaibagan Gali, Kali Nagar, P.O & P.S. Namkum, District Ranchi. 6. The Secretary, Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Chaibagan Gali, Kali Nagar, P.O & P.S. Namkum, District Ranchi. 7. The Examination Controller, Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Chaibagan Gali, Kali Nagar, P.O & P.S. Namkum, District Ranchi. … … Respondents 2026:JHHC:4921 2 ------ CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Ajit Kumar, Sr. Advocate, with Mr. Akash Ajit Kumar, Advocate Ms. Khushi Mahendru, Advocate For the Respondent(s): Mr. Sanjoy Piprawall, Advocate Mr. Rakesh Ranjan, Advocate Mr. Prince Kumar, Advocate Mr. Jay Prakash, Advocate ------ 03/ 17.02.2026 By filing this writ petition, the petitioners have prayed for the following reliefs:- i. “For showing cause the respondents, particularly the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) as to how and why the names of the Petitioners were not included in the final result published vide Important Notice dated 12.08.2025, despite having been called for and having successfully completed Document Verification and no discrepancy having ever been pointed out or communicated regarding their eligibility despite the admitted fact that several posts remain vacant. ii. For issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction, including a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the Respondent- Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission to include the names and registration numbers of the Petitioners in the final result/selection list for appointment to the post of Sahayak Acharya (Class I to V) in the Para Category pursuant to Advertisement No. 13/2023, in view of the fact that the Petitioners had duly qualified the examination, were shortlisted and had successfully appeared in the Document 2026:JHHC:4921 3 Verification process pursuant to Notice No. 75 dated 28.07.2025 (Annexure-8), wherein no discrepancy, deficiency or objection whatsoever was found or pointed out with respect to their eligibility or documents. iii. For issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction directing the Respondents to fill up the available and unfilled vacancies under Advertisement No. 13/2023 by considering eligible candidates like the Petitioners, instead of leaving sanctioned posts vacant in an arbitrary manner. iv. In the interim, this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to direct the Respondents to reserve 09 seats under the class 1 to 5 for appointment of the petitioners during pendency of this writ application.” 2. Heard learned senior counsel representing the petitioners and learned counsel representing the respondents. 3. Pursuant to an interim order dated 10.02.2026 passed in this writ petition i.e. W.P.(S) No.813 of 2026, the respondents have uploaded the normalized marks of each of the candidates who has participated in the examination. They have also published the cut- off marks as on 16.02.2026. 4. It is an admitted case that none of the petitioners has obtained more marks than the cut-off marks published as on 16.02.2026. 5. Thus, considering the aforesaid facts, no relief can be granted to the petitioners as the petitioners have obtained lesser marks than the cut-off marks. 2026:JHHC:4921 4 5.1. However, if in future, it is found that any person obtaining lesser marks than the petitioners in the category and subject of the petitioners, has been appointed, it will be open to the petitioners to approach this Court. 6. With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 17th February, 2026 Prashant. Cp-2 Uploaded on 24.02.2026