In a series of unprecedented events, the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has left aspirants and the political landscape in turmoil. The Group-1 Preliminary examination, which began its rollercoaster journey in October 2022, has seen multiple cancellations and legal wrangling, raising questions about the state’s administrative competence. High court verdict today to cancel the exam again become a topic of debate.
The Initial Cancellation due to paper leakage scandal:
In a surprising turn of events in March 2023, the TSPSC declared the cancellation of the Group-1 Preliminary examination, initially held on October 16, 2022. This decision came in response to a damning report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) following a probe into question paper leaks. The fallout of this revelation was a blow to the hopes and dreams of thousands of aspirants who had diligently prepared for the exam. The paper leakage scam affected not only the Group 1 exam but also the other exams like AEE and DAO.
The Rescheduled Examination:
To rectify the situation, the TSPSC swiftly announced the rescheduled date for the cancelled Group-1 examination, setting it for June 11, 2023. This move aimed to provide a fair chance to aspirants who had been affected by the question paper leakage scandal. The anticipation and pressure were palpable as aspirants geared up for their second shot at the prestigious examination.
The Shocking High Court Verdict today
However, the Group-1 exam saga took another twist today when the High Court of Telangana delivered a surprising verdict. The court ruled that the exam held on June 11, 2023, was invalid due to a procedural error – biometric data collection was not implemented during the test. This shocking turn of events has left approximately two lakh candidates who appeared for the examination in a state of disarray and disappointment.
Implications for Aspirants and Politics :
The High Court’s verdict has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the futures of these aspirants, who had invested their time and effort into preparing for this highly competitive exam. The disappointment among the aspirant community is palpable, and the chaos resulting from these repeated cancellations and rescheduling has raised concerns about the TSPSC’s ability to conduct fair and efficient examinations.
At the same time unemployment is always a serious issue that affects the prospects of the incumbent governments. It is expected that this cancellation of exam will definitely have impact to some extent on the BRS government in the upcoming elections.
