2026:JHHC:25029 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (S) No. 5248 of 2026 --------- Md Azaz Ansari, aged about 32 Years, S/O- Md Salim Ansari, Resident of Vill- Kelahawa, P.O.- Ambabar, P.S.-Pipratand, District- Palamau, Jharkhand. ....Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand, 2. The Secretary, School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, At- Project Building, P.O. & P.S.- Dhurwa, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. 3. The Director, Secondary Education, School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, At- Project Building, P.O. & P.S.- Dhurwa, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. 4. The Director, Primary Education, School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, At Project Building, P.O. & P.S.- Dhurwa, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. 5. Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, through its Chairman, having its office at Chaibagan Gali, Kali Nagar, Namkum, P.Ο. & P.S.- Namkum, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. 6. The Examination Controller, Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, having its office at Chaibagan Gali, Kali Nagar, Namkum, P.O. & P.S.- Namkum, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. ....Respondent(s) --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --------- For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Shubham Mishra, Gyandev Raj, Kazi Asif Iqubal, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : M/s. Sanjoy Piprawall, Prince Kumar, Jay Prakash, Advocates Mr. Tejo Mistri, Advocate --------- 02/Dated: 18.08.2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner praying therein for the following reliefs: i. For a direction upon the respondents to consider the candidature of the petitioner on the post of Assistant Teacher for Class I-V in Non-para seats under EBC-I category pursuant to Jharkhand Trained Primary Teacher Combined Competitive Examination 2023 by allowing the petitioner to undergo through the process of document verification as the petitioner despite having been called for document verification, could not appear on the scheduled date due to unavoidable circumstances. ii. Further for a direction upon the respondents to consider the candidature of the petitioner for appointment after document verification as the petitioner has scored significantly higher marks than the last selected candidates in his category, as there are still seats are vacant & recruitment process is under process. iii. Further for a direction upon the respondents to consider and act upon the representation submitted by the petitioner for granting him another opportunity to undergo through the process of document verification 2026:JHHC:25029 2 within a stipulated period, as the petitioner still has not been called for document verification despite his representation. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the petitioner is fully entitled for the prayer made in the instant writ application; however, in spite of representation, the grievance of the petitioner has not been redressed. 4. Learned counsel for the respondents fairly submits that since no counter affidavit has been filed; as such, the petitioner may be directed to approach the concerned respondent by filing a fresh representation, who shall look into the matter so that the grievance of the petitioner can be redressed. 5. Having regard to the aforesaid submissions and without going into the merits of the case, the instant writ application is hereby disposed of by directing the respondent No.2 to look into the grievance of the petitioner by treating this writ application as representation and take a decision in the matter in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a period of 10 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order and communicate the same to the petitioner and if the petitioner is found entitled, consequential order be passed within a further period of 2 weeks. The petitioner may serve a copy of this writ application along with the relevant documents to the concerned respondent for convenience. 6. With the aforesaid observations and directions, the instant writ application stands disposed of. Pending I.A., if any, also stands closed. (Deepak Roshan, J.) AUGUST 18, 2026 vikas/- uploaded 27/08/2026