15,941 Teacher Posts Filled Transparently Through Mega DSC: CM Chandrababu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday defended the state government’s Mega DSC teacher recruitment drive, rejecting allegations of irregularities and asserting that the entire process was conducted in accordance with established rules.

Speaking in the Assembly, Chandrababu said 15,941 teachers had been selected through the merit-cum-roster system, with all key details of the recruitment process made available online. He accused YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders of making “hit-and-run” allegations and challenged them to come to the Assembly and debate the issue.

The Chief Minister said his government considered quality education and skill development essential to building a strong and capable workforce. He recalled the education reforms introduced by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), including residential schools and a women’s university during the tenure of former Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao.

Chandrababu said several educational institutions were expanded during his earlier tenure, including primary schools, junior colleges, engineering colleges and medical colleges. He criticised the previous government for not conducting teacher recruitment between 2019 and 2024, despite its claims about improving the education sector.

Of the 14 DSC recruitment drives conducted in the state so far, he said, 11 were held under TDP and NDA governments. He also highlighted the introduction of a special law aimed at ensuring greater transparency in teacher transfers.

The Chief Minister said the Mega DSC process was completed in 148 days, covering all 15,941 vacancies. The TET and DSC notifications were issued according to the prescribed framework, while vertical and horizontal reservations were implemented as per the rules.

Around 42,000 questions across 13 subjects were prepared for the examination, which was conducted through computer-based testing at 154 centres. Results were released transparently, while zonal and state-level committees and an appellate authority were established to address objections and grievances.

Chandrababu maintained that there was “not a single deviation” from the DSC notification. He said hundreds of cases had been filed challenging the recruitment process, but the government overcame the legal hurdles and completed the appointments.

Challenging YSRCP leaders to substantiate their allegations in the Assembly, Chandrababu said the Opposition should use the legislature to debate public issues instead of making statements outside the House. He assured selected candidates that there was no reason for concern, maintaining that the appointments were carried out transparently.

He added that the government would continue introducing education reforms and improve transparency in future examinations.