HC Orders TGPSC to Recheck Group-I Mains or Hold Re-Exam Within 8 Months

fast summary

• telangana High Court criticized the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) for procedural failures and lack of transparency in conducting the Group-I Mains examination.
• Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao directed TGPSC to re-evaluate all answer scripts from the exam. if re-evaluation is not possible, the examination must be re-conducted within eight months based on February 2024’s notification.
• The HC disposed of 13 writ petitions alleging irregularities and bias in evaluation by TGPSC, including non-adherence to rules and inefficiency impacting unemployed youth.
• The court set aside previously released final marks and General Ranking Lists (GRL) announced in March 2025.
• Observations included:

– Unusual patterns such as 713 candidates securing identical marks and a disproportionate number of female candidates selected from specific centers compared to others (35.5% vs.5.35%).
– Candidates argued that notable personal sacrifices-including resigning from jobs-were made during readiness due to negligence by TGPSC.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The Telangana High Court’s ruling underscores serious issues in public service recruitment processes at TGPSC, with allegations pointing toward systemic inefficiencies, procedural lapses, and potential discrimination.By requiring either complete re-evaluation or a complete re-examination, the judgment emphasizes accountability as pivotal for upholding fairness in competitive selections affecting thousands of aspirants who undergo immense hardships during preparations.

This decision could serve as a strong warning across India’s state-level commissions about maintaining transparency while highlighting governance challenges within such institutions. It reinforces judicial oversight over recruitment bodies responsible for equitable access to employment opportunities-a critical factor amid India’s growing job-seeking population demands. Ensuring unbiased reviews safeguards trust among aspirants while mitigating risks of legal disputes hampering administrative functions.

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