Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Telangana HC Sets Aside TGPSC Group-II Selection List, Orders Re-evaluation
The Telangana High Court said the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) wrongly included tampered answer sheets in the 2019 Group-II selection list.
The court ordered TGPSC to re-evaluate the papers following the rules and issue new appointment orders within eight weeks.
Telangana High Court set aside TGPSC's Group-II selection list due to flawed re-evaluation of tampered answer sheets.
Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka directed TGPSC to re-evaluate papers strictly following technical committee's recommendations.
TGPSC must issue appointment orders within eight weeks after re-evaluation.
Candidates had tampered with Part-B of OMR answer sheets using whiteners, erasers, or scratching.
TGPSC's action was contrary to the division bench's directions and technical committee's recommendations.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, TGPSC, candidates Sujatha and 14 others
- What
- Set aside TGPSC's Group-II selection list, ordered re-evaluation of tampered answer sheets
- When
- 2019 (initial case), Ongoing (re-evaluation process)
- Where
- Telangana High Court
- Why
- To ensure fairness and transparency in public recruitment
Petitioners (Candidates)
TGPSC
Tampered Answer Sheets
Petitioners (Candidates)
Argue that TGPSC wrongly evaluated tampered answer sheets, causing prejudice
TGPSC
Contended that they acted contrary to division bench directions and technical committee recommendations
- Posts
- 1,032 Group-II Services posts
- Exam Date
- November 11 and 13, 2016
- Total Marks
- 675 (written + interview)
- Tampered Part
- Part-B of OMR answer sheets (150 marks)
- Re-evaluation Deadline
- Eight weeks
Sources
Can Visually Affected Be Made APPs: Telangana HC
Telangana High Court extends stay on TGPSC Group-1 results case till December 22: ‘expect no further adjournments would be sought’
Telangana HC Sets Aside PSC Group-II Selection List Over Re-Evaluation Flaws
Telangana HC Hears Writ Plea on Statutory Inconsistencies