Date: February 25, 2025
Andhra Pradesh Group 2 Exam Controversy: Who Is to Blame?
Group 2 Exam Chaos: A Growing Controversy
The Group 2 exam issue in Andhra Pradesh has sparked widespread debate, with confusion surrounding the government’s delay in finalizing the exam date. However, this issue did not start recently—it can be traced back to the 2023 notification released by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government.
Jagan Government’s Faulty Notification in 2023
Just before the 2023 elections, the Jagan government announced 899 Group 2 posts, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to attract young voters rather than genuinely providing jobs.
Soon after the notification, job aspirants raised concerns about incorrect roster points and flawed reservation calculations. Many candidates approached the court, alleging that the reservation system was not properly implemented, which led to further legal complications.
Legal Issues and Court Intervention on Group 2 Exam
Following the Group 2 prelims, a total of 92,250 candidates qualified for the mains exam. However, the legal disputes over improper roster marking forced the High Court to intervene.
After reviewing the case, the High Court ordered that the mains exam be conducted on February 23, 2025. This delay added to the anxiety and uncertainty among aspirants, who had already spent months preparing for the exam.
Chandrababu’s Government and APPSC’s Decision
When the NDA government under Chandrababu Naidu took charge, they attempted to address the situation. The state government wrote to APPSC, requesting the cancellation of the exam, as students were confused and concerned about the ongoing legal battles.
However, the APPSC refused to cancel the exam, citing that the MLC election code was in effect. This decision sparked allegations from opposition leaders, who claimed that canceling the exam could politically benefit the ruling government.
YSRCP’s Silence on the Exam Controversy
Despite the public outrage, YSRCP leaders have remained silent on the Group 2 exam issue. The reason for this silence is simple—the problem originated during their tenure. By not addressing the controversy, the YSRCP is avoiding accountability for their past mistakes.
High Court Ruling and Student Dissatisfaction
With mounting legal battles and government restrictions, the High Court ruled that the exam must proceed without further interference from the government. As a result, the exam was conducted today, but students attended it with frustration and dissatisfaction.
The entire issue is a direct consequence of the Jagan government’s rushed and flawed decision-making in 2023. Now, despite the new government’s efforts, legal and administrative barriers have made it impossible to resolve the problem quickly.
This controversy highlights the long-term impact of political decisions on students and job aspirants, who are left struggling due to poor planning and election-driven announcements.