Recently, Telangana Group-1 Mains exam candidates have approached the Supreme Court, seeking the cancellation of Government Order 29 (GO 29) issued by the Telangana government. They requested a postponement of the upcoming Group-1 Mains examination until the court delivers its verdict. The petition highlighted concerns that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has not adequately addressed the implementation issues related to Government Order 55. However, the Supreme Court has cleared the path for the Group-1 Mains examination to proceed as scheduled.
Supreme Court’s Ruling
In response to the petition, the Supreme Court declined to postpone the Group-1 Mains examination. The bench clarified that it could not interfere in the matter at this time and refused to grant any interim orders. The court advised the petitioners to seek a resolution in the High Court instead. Moreover, the Supreme Court instructed the High Court to provide a final verdict before the examination results were announced. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal represented the Group-1 candidates during the proceedings, arguing their case before the bench.
Exam Day Security Measures
The Group-1 Mains exams are set to take place on Monday across 46 designated examination centers, with a total of 31,383 candidates registered to participate. To ensure a secure environment, the police have established robust security measures around the examination venues.
The Group-1 Mains exams are scheduled to occur from 2 PM to 5 PM, with candidates permitted entry starting at 12:30 PM. However, the gates will close at 1:30 PM sharp. Notably, an additional hour of examination time has been allocated for candidates with disabilities. The Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) is also running special bus services to facilitate transportation to all examination centers on the day of the exam.
Controversy Surrounding the Group-1 Exam
The Group-1 Mains examination has become embroiled in controversy for two primary reasons: the implementation of GO 29 and concerns about time constraints. In 2022, the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government issued GO 55 concerning the Group-1 Mains examination. However, this notification was subsequently canceled by the current administration led by Revanth Reddy, who replaced it with GO 29 for the conduct of the exams.
Issues with Candidate Selection
A significant point of contention arises from the selection process defined under GO 29, which stipulates that for each available position, a ratio of 1:50 will be utilized to determine candidates for the Group-1 Mains examination. This means that for every post, 50 candidates will be selected to move forward in the process. However, ambiguity exists regarding the application of this ratio. The debate centers on whether the 1:50 ratio should be calculated based on the total number of posts available or according to reservation categories.
This lack of clarity has fueled dissatisfaction among candidates, particularly those from reserved categories, who feel they are being treated unfairly under the current regulations set forth by GO 29. The situation has intensified concerns about unemployment and equitable treatment within the competitive examination framework.
Conclusion
The ongoing legal battles and the associated controversies surrounding the Group-1 Mains examination reflect broader issues within the recruitment process in Telangana. The Supreme Court’s refusal to postpone the exams has ensured that they will proceed as scheduled, but the candidates remain anxious about the implications of GO 29 and the fairness of the selection criteria. As the Group-1 candidates await a resolution to their petition and further clarification on the examination procedures, the state’s commitment to transparency and equity in the recruitment process remains under scrutiny.
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