Tadepalli, June 13: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged that the so-called “Mega DSC” recruitment drive conducted by the Andhra Pradesh government was in reality a carefully designed “Mega Scam” that ruined the hopes and aspirations of lakhs of unemployed youth.
In a strongly worded statement, Jagan accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh of presiding over a recruitment process riddled with irregularities, manipulation, and corruption. He demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that the scale of alleged malpractice was unprecedented in Andhra Pradesh's history.
Institutional Safeguards Dismantled
Jagan alleged that the government deliberately dismantled long-standing institutional safeguards that ensured transparency in DSC recruitments. Traditionally, the preparation of question papers and the conduct of examinations were handled by separate authorities to maintain confidentiality and prevent misuse.
However, he claimed that the Chandrababu Naidu government entrusted both responsibilities to the Director of SCERT, sidelining the DSC Convenor and creating conditions that allegedly facilitated irregularities.
Paper Leak Allegations
Highlighting what he described as direct evidence of a paper leak, Jagan pointed to the case of an outsourcing employee associated with SCERT who reportedly secured the first rank in the same DSC examination process.
He questioned why the candidate was not subsequently appointed despite securing the top rank, why his details were allegedly removed from the merit list, and why he was not called for certificate verification. According to Jagan, the fact that the candidate later approached the court raises serious concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process.
He said these developments warrant a thorough investigation by the CBI to uncover the extent of the alleged paper leak and other irregularities.
Lack of Transparency in Results
Jagan further alleged that the declaration of results lacked transparency. Unlike previous DSC recruitments, where merit and roster lists were displayed publicly at district collectorates, this process was centralized and conducted primarily through online notifications.
As a result, many candidates were left without clarity regarding their status and had no effective grievance redressal mechanism, he said.
He also claimed that several candidates who received call letters on a one-to-one basis and successfully completed certificate verification failed to find their names in the final selection list, raising questions about adherence to recruitment rules and roster procedures.
Sports Quota Policy Under Scrutiny
The former Chief Minister described the handling of the sports quota as one of the most suspicious aspects of the recruitment exercise.
According to him, the government altered the existing policy through a series of government orders, exempting sports quota candidates from appearing for the DSC examination for the first time. He alleged that this created a “backdoor entry” mechanism during the recruitment process.
Jagan pointed out that after the recruitment exercise was completed, the government restored the earlier policy framework through fresh government orders, citing difficulties and grievances raised by sportspersons. He argued that the reversal itself raised serious questions about the intent behind the temporary policy changes.
Allegations of Cash-for-Job Deals
Referring to a video that allegedly showed negotiations for a teacher post, Jagan said the incident had shocked the entire state. He accused authorities of conducting only a token investigation and failing to pursue the matter seriously despite evidence emerging in the public domain.
Demand for Independent Investigation
Describing the DSC controversy as a “multi-layered scam,” Jagan alleged that the irregularities were deeply rooted and involved decisions taken at the highest levels of the state government.
Since state investigative agencies function under the government, he argued that only an independent agency such as the CBI could conduct a fair and impartial inquiry.
Jagan said lakhs of unemployed youth had pinned their hopes on the DSC recruitment process and deserved complete transparency. He demanded that the truth be brought out through a comprehensive investigation and that those responsible be held accountable.
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