A massive protest erupted at the APPSC office in Vijayawada as the Unemployed JAC demanded the resignation and arrest of former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. This follows a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report exposing massive irregularities in the 2022 Group-1 recruitment exams.
- An SIT report has confirmed widespread irregularities in the 2022 Group-1 recruitments conducted under the YSRCP government.
- The Unemployed JAC has demanded the immediate resignation of former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy from his MLA post and his arrest.
- Protestors have urged the TDP-led NDA government to cancel the tainted exams and conduct them afresh.
In a major political and administrative storm in Andhra Pradesh, hundreds of unemployed youth, student organizations, and members of the Unemployed Joint Action Committee (JAC) staged a massive demonstration outside the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) office in Vijayawada on Monday, August 17, 2026. The protestors are demanding the immediate resignation of former Chief Minister and current MLA Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, following shocking revelations in a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report.
The controversy centers around the 2022 Group-1 recruitment examinations conducted during the tenure of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government. The recently submitted SIT report has confirmed widespread irregularities, manipulation, and procedural lapses in the selection process, validating long-standing suspicions of job aspirants.
Unemployed JAC State convenor Shaik Siddik launched a scathing attack on the former Chief Minister, accusing him of turning the constitutionally mandated APPSC into a political tool, mockingly renaming it "YSRCPSC." The protestors demanded not only Jagan Mohan Reddy's resignation from his MLA post but also his immediate arrest and a comprehensive probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
| Aspect | 2022 Group-1 Recruitment (YSRCP Govt) | Protestors' Demands (TDP-NDA Govt) |
|---|---|---|
| Conduct & Integrity | SIT report confirms irregularities and manipulation. | Complete cancellation of the exams and fresh conduct. |
| APPSC Autonomy | Accused of being politicized as "YSRCPSC". | Restoration of constitutional integrity and transparent reforms. |
| Accountability | No action taken during tenure. | Arrest of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and a CBI investigation. |
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the integrity of state public service commissions is a critical pillar of governance and youth trust. In Andhra Pradesh, where government jobs are highly coveted, any compromise in the recruitment process of top-tier administrative posts (Group-1) leads to widespread socio-political unrest. The TDP-led NDA government now faces the double challenge of delivering justice to genuine aspirants while cleaning up the administrative machinery inherited from the previous regime.
"The integrity of public service exams is non-negotiable. When state institutions lose credibility, it compromises the entire administrative framework of the future," says a senior administrative analyst.
This protest marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political feud between the ruling TDP-led NDA alliance and the opposition YSRCP. For years, job aspirants in Andhra Pradesh have protested against delayed notifications, paper leaks, and alleged nepotism. The SIT findings have now provided concrete evidence, giving the opposition-led youth movements immense leverage to demand systemic overhauls.
The protestors have urged the current TDP-led NDA government to take decisive action by scrapping the tainted 2022 Group-1 recruitments entirely and scheduling fresh, transparent examinations. As political pressure mounts, all eyes are on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's administration to see how they resolve this administrative crisis without jeopardizing the careers of innocent candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why are protestors demanding Jagan Mohan Reddy's resignation?
A1: Protestors are demanding his resignation following a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report that confirmed massive irregularities and corruption in the 2022 Group-1 recruitments conducted during his tenure as Chief Minister.
Q2: What is the Unemployed JAC demanding from the current TDP-led NDA government?
A2: The JAC is demanding the complete cancellation of the compromised 2022 Group-1 exams, the conduct of fresh and transparent exams, and a CBI-led investigation into the recruitment scam.
