Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Andhra government rejects social media claims of unfair teacher recruitment
The Andhra Pradesh government hires many teachers through a big exam called Mega DSC-2025.
Some people on social media said the government chose disabled candidates unfairly and left out good candidates.
The government said that is not true.
A top official, Tamim Ansariya, explained that the rules give some seats to people with disabilities, and that is allowed by law.
She said two examples people shared online were explained by these rules.
One candidate who did very well was still not chosen because that seat went to a visually impaired candidate under the quota.
The official also said the sports achievements of people chosen for sports quota jobs were checked carefully.
Someone shared a fake audio clip about sports jobs, and the police arrested that person.
The government promised to follow all rules and be honest.
The Andhra Pradesh government dismissed social media allegations that eligible candidates were denied appointments in Mega DSC-2025 recruitment in favour of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
School education commissioner Tamim Ansariya said the selection followed merit, the roster system, and GO Ms No 77, which mandates horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates.
The Mega DSC-2025 recruitment for 16,347 teacher posts drew 5.77 lakh applications from 3.36 lakh candidates, with 15,941 candidates approved for selection.
Officials clarified that Devagupta Santhoshi Parvathi (92nd rank, PGT English) and V V V Bhaskar Reddy (68th rank, School Assistant) missed selection after EWS vacancies were filled on general merit or allotted to eligible PwBD candidates.
SAAP vice-chairperson Bharani said sports quota selections were verified through recognised associations, and an FIR was registered after an audio clip relating to sports quota jobs surfaced.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh school education commissioner Tamim Ansariya and SAAP vice-chairperson and managing director Bharani.
- What
- The government dismissed social media claims that eligible candidates were denied appointments in Mega DSC-2025 in favour of PwBD candidates, affirming that selection followed merit, roster rules, and GO Ms No 77.
- When
- Friday, when officials addressed the media at the Secretariat.
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The allegations stemmed from a misunderstanding of horizontal reservation, which accommodates eligible PwBD candidates within their community quota without unlawfully replacing general merit candidates.
Social media critics and candidates
Andhra Pradesh government
PwBD horizontal reservation in DSC-2025
Social media critics and candidates
Eligible candidates were unfairly denied teacher appointments in favour of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Andhra Pradesh government
Horizontal reservation for PwBD is mandated by GO Ms No 77; the cited candidates fell outside selection because EWS vacancies were filled on general merit and allotted to eligible PwBD candidates within their community quota.
Sports quota recruitment transparency
Social media critics and candidates
Allegations, including an audio clip, suggested sports quota selections in Sports Mega DSC recruitment were improper.
Andhra Pradesh government
Sports achievements of all selected candidates were verified through recognised sports associations, and SAAP lodged a police complaint that led to an FIR and the accused's arrest.
- Recruitment
- Mega DSC-2025
- Teacher posts
- 16,347
- Applications
- 5.77 lakh from 3.36 lakh candidates
- Candidates approved
- 15,941
- Exam details
- Computer-based tests at 154 centres in 89 sessions
- Reservation rule
- GO Ms No 77 mandates horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates
- Queries and grievances resolved
- 32,695 queries and 1,135 grievances
- Legal action
- FIR registered by cyber crime police over an audio clip on sports quota jobs