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Officials reject allegations of Mega DSC sports quota irregularities
Officials in Andhra Pradesh denied that the Mega DSC sports quota process was generally irregular.
Some people had questioned candidates’ TET marks, caste certificates and sports certificates.
Officials said many candidates met the required TET rules.
They explained that TET marks count for 20% of the final score and the written test counts for 80%.
Some teaching posts do not require TET qualification.
An inquiry is still checking allegations involving Ediga Prabhakar.
The authenticity of some judo certificates is also being investigated.
Officials said action will follow if certificates are fake or candidates are found ineligible.
The Education Department and Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh rejected media allegations about Mega DSC-2025 sports quota candidates.
Officials said TET contributes 20% to merit scores, while the TRT written examination contributes 80%.
TET qualification is not required for certain posts, including PET, physical director, PGT and principal.
Officials said several candidates’ TET eligibility was confirmed, while an inquiry into Ediga Prabhakar’s case continues.
The High Court and Vigilance Department are examining broader questions about judo certificate authenticity.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Education Department, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh, candidates and investigating authorities are involved.
- What
- Officials rejected allegations of irregularities involving TET eligibility, caste certificates and sports certificates in Mega DSC-2025 sports quota recruitment.
- Where
- The officials spoke at the Secretariat media centre in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The statements were made on Monday; a tentative sports quota list was published from August 8 to 14, 2025, and judo certificate issues are before the High Court in 2026.
- Why
- The departments said they were responding to media allegations and reviewing candidate records, complaints and certificate verification reports.
Government position
Allegations and concerns
Recruitment irregularities
Government position
Officials said records, applicable rules and verification reports supported the recruitment process and that many allegations had been examined.
Allegations and concerns
Sections of the media raised questions about TET qualifications, caste certificates and sports certificates of selected candidates.
TET eligibility
Government position
Officials said most named candidates had secured the required marks, while Ediga Prabhakar’s case remained under inquiry.
Allegations and concerns
Allegations questioned whether certain sports quota candidates, including Ediga Prabhakar and Jampala Usha, met TET requirements.
Judo certificates
Government position
Officials said no final conclusion should be drawn until the Vigilance inquiry and court-directed verification are completed.
Allegations and concerns
Concerns about the authenticity of judo certificates led to litigation, including PIL No. 170 of 2026, and a continuing investigation.
Key facts
- TET qualifying marks
- 90 out of 150 for OC/EWS candidates, 75 for BC candidates, and 60 for SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen candidates.
- Merit calculation
- TET carries 20% weightage and the TRT written examination carries 80%.
- Posts exempt from TET
- School assistant, PET, physical director, PGT and principal posts were identified as not requiring TET qualification.
- Sports quota grievance period
- The tentative list was published from August 8 to 14, 2025, allowing candidates to submit grievances.
- Judo litigation
- The broader judo certificate issue is before the Andhra Pradesh High Court in PIL No. 170 of 2026.
- Investigation status
- A Vigilance Department inquiry into judo certificate authenticity is continuing.
- Government position
- Officials said action would be taken if certificates were fake or candidates were ineligible.
Sources
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