Ranchi: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has deferred four days of physical measurement and efficiency tests for assistant jailer recruitment in Ranchi due to the threat of heavy rain from Cyclone Arnab.According to a notification issued on Wednesday, tests scheduled at JAP-1 Ground in Doranda from Oct 28 to 31 will now be held on Nov 18, 19, 20 and 21, respectively. The day-wise sequence will remain unchanged.The tests are being conducted under the Jharkhand Assistant Jailer Competitive Examination-2025 for 45 vacancies. More than 50,000 candidates are expected to appear for the physical tests, sources said.JSSC said the decision followed communications from the offices of the director general and inspector general of police regarding the likelihood of heavy rainfall in Ranchi under the influence of the cyclone.The commission clarified that the change applies only to candidates assigned to Selection Board-01. The remaining physical measurement and physical efficiency tests being conducted through three selection boards across the state will continue as scheduled.Candidates appearing for the rescheduled tests will not have to download fresh admit cards. All other provisions mentioned in the commission’s notifications issued on Oct 16 and 22 will remain unchanged.JSSC advised candidates to regularly check its official website for updates on the recruitment process.
