Patna, (Bihar Times): The result of the Junior Engineers examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission was rejected by the Patna high court on Tuesday. The examination for 2,268 junior engineers of water resources and road construction departments was held on November 19, 2006.

Mr Justice V N Sinha directed the Commission to hold another examination within 90 days. The high court clarified that the appointment of those who had already been selected should also be cancelled within the next three weeks. The high court asked the appointing authorities to serve notice on them.

The court was responding to the petition of Ajay Kumar and about 50 other petitioners. They  complained of improper evaluation of the answer sheets and other irregularities in the selection process. The court also asked the state government to proceed against the erring officials and file action taken report within six months.

The result was declared on November 26 last and 210 successful candidates have already joined their posts.

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