In a sudden development today, former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Raj tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC). The decision was submitted to the state government and accepted by the concerned authorities, marking an abrupt end to his tenure in the top post of one of the state’s key recruitment bodies.

Alok Raj, a veteran Indian Police Service (IPS) officer with decades of experience in policing and administration, had been appointed BSSC chairman to oversee reforms and ensure transparent recruitment across various departments. In his resignation letter, Raj cited personal reasons and the need to attend to family commitments as the primary factors for stepping down from the role. He thanked the government, staff and stakeholders for their support during his tenure.

The Bihar government confirmed the receipt of the resignation and said a search committee or government order will soon be issued to appoint a successor. Officials noted that Raj’s departure will prompt an interim arrangement to ensure continuity of ongoing recruitment cycles and selection processes under the commission, which plays a crucial role in hiring for thousands of state jobs.

Political and administrative observers said Raj’s tenure at the BSSC had overseen several key initiatives aimed at reducing delays in recruitment and improving procedural transparency. His resignation has triggered discussion within government circles about maintaining stability in the commission’s functioning at a time when multiple examinations and selections are underway.

Labor unions, job aspirants

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and civil society groups reacted with mixed responses. Some expressed appreciation for Raj’s work while urging the new appointee to uphold high standards of fairness, while others questioned the timing of the resignation given the pending recruitment schedules.

The BSSC has been under scrutiny in recent years over allegations of irregularities in past recruitment cycles, making leadership continuity an important factor for public confidence in fair selections. The government is expected to issue an official statement on the future course of action, including timelines for appointing the next chairman and ensuring that scheduled examinations proceed without disruption.

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