That’s the reality for 2,000 Jharkhand recruits. Their crime? None. They cleared the JSSC-CGL exam, some after court orders, some after leaving central government jobs. But now, due to alleged irregularities in the exam system, their careers are hanging by a thread. The state says it’s cleaning up corruption; but is it fair to punish everyone? Candidates are begging for a CBI probe, not cancellation. They say: ‘Don’t throw us out without proof.’ The real twist? Many passed scrutiny already. Now, they’re fighting not just for jobs; but for justice. What happens when reform feels like revenge?