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High Court Shocker for TSPSC Group-1 Selected Candidates | Re-evaluation & Recruitment Uncertainty

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High Court Shock for Telangana Group-1 Selected Candidates

Hyderabad/Chikkadpalli: The joy of candidates selected for Telangana Group-1 posts turned into shock as the Telangana High Court canceled the final selection list at a time when candidates were preparing to receive their appointment letters. The court ordered the re-evaluation of Mains answer sheets, leaving candidates anxious and uncertain about their future.

Selected candidates are concerned about the impact of re-evaluation on their appointments. While some candidates who were confident of their performance welcome the decision, others are worried that the months of preparation and document verification may go in vain.

Background of Group-1 Recruitment

• The first Group-1 recruitment notification post-Telangana state formation was issued on April 26, 2022, for 503 posts.
• Approximately 3,80,081 candidates applied, many of whom took leaves from jobs to prepare.
• The Preliminary Exam was held on October 16, 2022, followed by the Mains selection list release at a ratio of 1:50.
• August 2023: APPSC announced Mains exams; candidates prepared rigorously. However, several exam leaks surfaced, leading to the cancellation of the preliminary test.
• June 11, 2023: A re-conducted Preliminary exam faced severe criticism, and multiple petitions were filed in the High Court.
• June 9, 2024: APPSC conducted the Preliminary exam via OMR, with 31,383 candidates qualifying for Mains.
• October 21–27, 2024: Mains exams were conducted, and only 21,093 candidates completed all papers.
• March 10 & 30, 2025: Provisional marks and general ranking lists were released.
• April 10–22, 2025: Final selection list and document verification for 563 posts were completed.

Key Concerns Post High Court Verdict

• Re-evaluation & Appointment Uncertainty: Candidates are unsure whether re-evaluation will affect their eligibility and if APPSC will conduct Mains exams again.
• Financial Burden: Repeated exams could impose heavy costs on candidates for coaching, materials, and travel.
• Past Disadvantages: Telugu-medium candidates faced losses in previous evaluations. A re-exam may provide a fair opportunity.
• Potential Misuse: Coaching centers could exploit repeated exams financially, creating additional burdens on candidates.
• Candidates like Y. Krantikumar and Salim expressed anxiety over the re-evaluation process, while advocating for fairness. Meanwhile, B. Chandrakant, State Co-Convenor of the Law Students Federation of India, urged the government to compensate selected candidates for financial losses.

What’s Next for APPSC and Candidates

The Telangana High Court has given APPSC an 8-month timeline for re-evaluation. APPSC is reportedly considering an appeal against the High Court verdict, although no official announcement has been made. Candidates remain in limbo, awaiting clarity on whether the Mains will be re-evaluated or re-conducted entirely.

The High Court verdict has created unprecedented uncertainty for Telangana Group-1 candidates, disrupting appointment schedules and financial planning. Re-evaluation or re-exams appear inevitable, highlighting the critical need for transparency and fair assessment in competitive recruitments.