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18 August 2026

APPSC Group-I recruitment irregularities

The case provides a concrete, real-world example of systemic failure in recruitment processes, which is highly relevant for discussing probity, transparency, and the integrity of constitutional bodies like State Public Service Commissions in GS2 and GS4 papers.

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Notes

  • SIT investigation into APPSC Group-I recruitment (Notification: Dec 31, 2018) revealed procedural irregularities.
  • Exam scale: 1.14 lakh applicants, 9,679 qualified for mains, 165 final selections.
  • Irregularities identified in evaluation: Outsourcing to private firms instead of using 452 qualified subject experts.
  • Evaluation staff included school teachers, private lecturers, data entry operators, clerks, security guards, and electricians.
  • Procedural violation: Answer sheets moved from APPSC strong room to a private resort for 84 days.
  • Forensic findings: OMR sheets of 160 out of 165 selected candidates were altered; signature discrepancies found in 89 cases.

Questions

  1. The integrity of public recruitment processes is fundamental to the constitutional mandate of meritocracy. In light of recent reports of irregularities in state-level recruitment, discuss the institutional safeguards required to ensure transparency and accountability in the functioning of Public Service Commissions. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is constitutionally mandated to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the State in India?

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