Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has leveled grave allegations of exam anarchy during the YSRCP regime, citing CFSL reports that reveal widespread tampering and unauthorized evaluators.
- CM Naidu claims plumbers, drivers, and construction workers evaluated prestigious Group-1 papers.
- CFSL findings show alterations in 97.82% of the examined answer scripts.
- Serious allegations of unauthorized digital evaluation and lack of examiner signatures.
In a scathing attack on the previous administration, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged systemic anarchy in the conduct of the prestigious Group-1 examinations held under the YSRCP government. Citing forensic evidence from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Naidu presented a damning picture of administrative collapse in the state assembly.
The Chief Minister claimed that the evaluation process, which should have been handled by high-ranking academics, was instead entrusted to individuals such as electricians, plumbers, data-entry operators, drivers, and construction workers. Naidu questioned the fundamental integrity of a system that allows non-qualified personnel to grade civil service aspirants.
A Forensic Breakdown of Discrepancies
The scale of the alleged malpractice is staggering. According to the forensic reports cited by the CM, out of 734 answer scripts analyzed, a whopping 718 (approximately 97.82%) showed clear signs of alterations, overwriting, deletions, or additions. Furthermore, handwriting discrepancies within single scripts suggest that unauthorized third parties may have been writing answers on behalf of candidates.
This is not merely a procedural lapse; it is an illegal process within an illegal system that has compromised the future of thousands of meritorious students.
Systemic Failures in Evaluation
Naidu detailed a multi-layered failure in the evaluation process. He noted that during the digital evaluation phase in Hyderabad, 97 evaluators were engaged, including 25 who were completely unauthorized. The second round of evaluation, allegedly conducted digitally despite claims of manual processing, involved another 66 unauthorized individuals.
BozokMedia analysis shows that the deviation from standard academic protocols is unprecedented. Typically, such high-stakes examinations are evaluated by university professors and Heads of Departments (HoDs). However, the CM alleged that even at the APPSC office, the pool of evaluators was restricted to degree lecturers and other unqualified staff, violating established norms.
| Feature | Standard Protocol | Alleged YSRCP Era Process |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluators | Professors & HoDs | Drivers, Plumbers, & Electricians |
| Tampering Rate | Minimal/Regulated | 97.82% Alteration Rate |
| Authentication | Mandatory Examiner Signatures | Unsigned corrections found |
Historically, the credibility of state examinations serves as the bedrock of public trust in governance. If these forensic findings are upheld, it marks one of the most significant institutional crises in the history of Andhra Pradesh's public service recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What did the CFSL report reveal about the answer scripts?
The CFSL report indicated that nearly 98% of the sampled scripts contained unauthorized alterations, overwriting, or deletions.
2. Who were the unauthorized evaluators mentioned by Naidu?
Naidu alleged that individuals listed as drivers, plumbers, and construction workers were involved in the evaluation process.
