Allegations of irregularities in the DSC-2025 teacher recruitment process have intensified politically in Andhra Pradesh. While controversy is already surrounding Sports Quota appointments in Kurnool district, YSRCP leader and former minister Perni Nani has alleged that suspicious appointments are also emerging in other districts across the state.
He demanded a comprehensive investigation into the matter and said that the government should order a CBI inquiry if necessary.
Perni Nani Questions DSC Recruitment Process
Speaking at a media conference, Perni Nani strongly criticised the government over the DSC-2025 appointments. He questioned how long irregularities could be covered up through political influence, favourable media coverage and social media campaigns.
According to him, details regarding the DSC appointments are emerging one after another, while members of the public themselves are collecting evidence and raising questions about the recruitment process.
TET Eligibility Under Question
One of the major allegations raised by Perni Nani concerns TET eligibility.
He said officials initiated an inquiry following a complaint from locals against a teacher working at the Velluru MPPS in Kauthalam mandal of Kurnool district. According to Perni Nani, the inquiry allegedly found that the candidate had not secured the prescribed qualifying marks in the TET.
He questioned how a candidate who allegedly did not meet the required TET eligibility could pass through the DSC selection process and eventually join government service.
How Did an Ineligible Candidate Clear the Recruitment Process?
Perni Nani specifically referred to a candidate named Prabhakar and questioned how a person who reportedly secured 65 marks in the TET could obtain a teaching job.
He alleged that the candidate was selected despite securing fewer marks than the prescribed TET qualifying score for BC candidates.
He also raised questions about the online application and certificate-verification process. Candidates are required to submit their educational qualifications, TET marks and other certificates while applying online, following which officials verify the documents.
In such a situation, he questioned why a candidate who allegedly did not meet the TET qualification was not rejected at the application stage itself.
Five Sports Quota Teachers in One School
Perni Nani specifically referred to the Velluru school in Kauthalam mandal.
He claimed that five teachers selected through the Sports Quota are working in the same school. Since Velluru is located near the Karnataka border, he said the presence of five Sports Quota teachers in a single school raises several questions.
He further alleged that a total of 24 Sports Quota teachers were appointed in Kauthalam mandal.
Perni Nani demanded that the government release complete official details regarding these appointments and explain the process through which they were made.
Allegations Extend Beyond Kurnool
According to Perni Nani, the alleged problems in DSC-2025 are not limited to Kurnool district.
He claimed that questions have also been raised over Sports Quota appointments in districts including Chittoor, Tirupati, East Godavari and Nellore.
He referred to allegations that an OC candidate in Chittoor district was given a teacher post under the Sports Quota despite allegedly not securing the prescribed TET qualifying marks.
Similarly, he questioned how a candidate who allegedly qualified in TET in one subject was appointed as a School Assistant in another subject in East Godavari district.
He said the facts would become clear if the concerned authorities disclosed complete details regarding these appointments.
Questions Over Sports Certificates
Perni Nani also questioned the verification of sports certificates submitted by candidates selected under the Sports Quota.
He demanded a comprehensive verification to determine:
- Whether the certificates are genuine or fake
- Whether they were actually issued by the concerned sports associations
- Whether the associations issuing the certificates are recognised
- Whether the certificates meet the prescribed recruitment rules
- Whether the sporting achievements claimed by candidates are authentic
He pointed out that there are reportedly disputes among some sports associations regarding recognition and authenticity. In such circumstances, he said officials have a responsibility to thoroughly verify the validity of certificates before using them as the basis for government appointments.
Private B.Ed Centre in Srikalahasti Mentioned
Perni Nani also referred to a private B.Ed centre in Srikalahasti, which, according to him, has been mentioned by some people in connection with the controversy.
He urged the government to investigate the matter and bring the facts into the public domain.
He further alleged that there are claims regarding an individual who obtained a judo participation certificate at the age of 41 and subsequently secured a teacher’s job.
Sports Quota Should Benefit Genuine Athletes
Perni Nani said there was nothing wrong with encouraging sporting talent through a Sports Quota.
However, he argued that the quota should not be misused at the expense of genuine athletes.
He questioned whether merely possessing a participation certificate from a sporting competition should be sufficient to secure a government teaching job. According to him, the rules, selection procedure and authenticity of certificates must be thoroughly examined.
Questions Over Changes in Government Orders
Perni Nani also questioned the government’s decisions regarding the Sports Quota before and after DSC-2025.
He claimed that different government orders were issued regarding written-test qualification and Sports Quota selection.
He questioned why relaxations were allegedly introduced during DSC-2025 and why stricter rules were brought in later.
He demanded that the government explain the reasons behind these changes and clarify which rules were applicable during the recruitment process.
Genuine Sports Talent Should Be Prioritised
Perni Nani said the objective behind bringing sportspersons into teaching jobs through the Sports Quota should be to encourage genuine sporting talent.
Referring to examples of athletes who have performed at the international level, he argued that candidates possessing ordinary participation certificates should not automatically be treated on par with accomplished sportspersons.
He stressed that transparency in Sports Quota recruitment is essential to ensure justice for genuine athletes.
Demand for Statewide Reverification
Perni Nani demanded that details of every candidate selected through the Sports Quota in DSC-2025 be reviewed again.
He suggested that the government should conduct computer-based cross-verification of:
- TET scores
- Candidate category
- Subject eligibility
- Educational qualifications
- Sports certificates
- Details of competitions participated in
- Organisations that issued the certificates
He argued that such a comprehensive verification would help establish the facts.
Instead of investigating only individual candidates against whom complaints have been filed, he demanded a statewide review of all Sports Quota appointments.
Questions Over the Kurnool Inquiry
Perni Nani also alleged that Sports Quota candidates in Kurnool district were called for inquiry at a school rather than being questioned through a transparent official process.
He referred to an alleged inquiry conducted at the Gothuladoddi school in Kauthalam mandal.
He questioned why such an inquiry needed to be conducted in what he described as a non-transparent manner. According to him, if the investigation is to be credible, it should be conducted through official offices and clearly defined procedures.
Demand for an Independent Investigation
With allegations emerging regarding TET eligibility, Sports Quota appointments, certificate verification and question-paper leakage, Perni Nani argued that a departmental inquiry alone would not be sufficient.
He demanded that an independent agency examine Sports Quota appointments across the state and said a CBI investigation should be ordered if necessary.
He maintained that only eligible candidates should receive teaching jobs and warned that if ineligible candidates enter government service, students studying in government schools would ultimately suffer.
Appeals to Protect Genuine Sportspersons
Perni Nani said genuine candidates with sporting achievements should not be denied opportunities because of alleged irregularities.
He also demanded that the government examine complaints from sportspersons who claim that they were eligible but were not selected.
He said it was a serious issue if nationally recognised athletes were facing difficulties in the selection process while candidates whose eligibility is being questioned were allegedly securing government jobs.
Demand for Complete Records in Public Domain
Perni Nani urged the government to respond to questions over DSC-2025 by placing complete records before the public instead of engaging in political criticism.
He demanded that the government disclose:
- The complete list of Sports Quota appointees
- Their TET scores
- Educational qualifications
- Sports certificates
- Selection criteria
- Details of the competitions considered for selection
- Organisations that issued the certificates
He said there was no objection to candidates who genuinely met all eligibility requirements and secured jobs on merit.
However, if anyone obtained a job in violation of the rules, he said the matter must be investigated.
Need for Transparency in Teacher Recruitment
Perni Nani said dismissing the allegations of irregularities in DSC-2025 would not resolve the issue.
He urged the government to take complaints and objections raised by the public seriously.
According to him, new issues are emerging gradually, making it necessary to conduct a comprehensive investigation to establish the facts.
He concluded that transparency is extremely important in teacher recruitment, as even allegations of minor irregularities should not be ignored.
Teacher selection is directly connected to the future of students, particularly those studying in government schools. Therefore, he argued that the government must ensure that only genuinely eligible and qualified candidates are appointed through the DSC recruitment process.
