Jagan demands CBI probe into Mega DSC scam, accuses Naidu of shielding Lokesh
Synopsis
Jagan Mohan Reddy is not just demanding a CBI probe — he is naming names and citing case-level evidence. A BC candidate in Kurnool who scored 10 marks below the TET threshold allegedly cleared every stage of DSC 2025 and landed a teaching job, and Jagan is asking one pointed question: who was the invisible force that made it happen?
Key Takeaways
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on 4 September renewed his demand for a CBI inquiry into the Mega DSC teacher recruitment scam in Andhra Pradesh .
Jagan alleged a BC candidate in Kurnool scored only 65 marks against the mandatory 75-mark TET threshold yet secured an SGT post under the sports quota.
He accused CM Chandrababu Naidu of shielding HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and called for Lokesh's resignation.
Jagan alleged similar irregularities extended to APPSC recruitment, with 40 Forest Department posts filled under GO No.
4 without an examination, stalling 774 remaining posts.
The YSRCP has stated it is also fighting the matter in court to secure justice for eligible candidates.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday, 4 September renewed his demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC teacher recruitment process, directly accusing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of using political influence to protect his son and Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh. Jagan made the allegations through a post on social media, citing what he described as emerging evidence of ineligible candidates being awarded government teaching posts.
The Core Allegation
Jagan cited a specific case from Kurnool district, where he alleged that a Backward Classes (BC) candidate who scored only 65 marks in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) — against the mandatory threshold of 75 marks — was nonetheless granted a Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) post under the sports quota. He alleged the irregularity persisted even after one-to-one certificate verification confirmed the candidate's ineligibility.
'Even after conducting one-to-one certificate verification and knowing that the candidate was ineligible, how was the post awarded? How could a person who should have been rejected at the application stage clear all the subsequent stages and secure a job?' Jagan asked, alleging that 'several such irregularities and violations of rules in DSC 2025 across many districts in the state' had taken place.
Demand for CBI and Lokesh's Resignation
The former Chief Minister argued that any inquiry conducted by officials working under the current government cannot be independent. 'When the situation warrants your son's resignation, can officials working under you act independently?' he said, reiterating that only a CBI investigation could deliver impartial justice to deserving candidates. He added that the YSRCP is also pursuing the matter in court.
Jagan demanded that the entire Mega DSC affair — covering the alleged paper leak, sports quota appointments, TET eligibility violations, posting orders, and all recruitments conducted under GO No. 4 — be handed over to the CBI.
Allegations Extended to APPSC Recruitment
Jagan further alleged that the same method of bypassing examinations was extended from the DSC to the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). He claimed that for 814 Forest Department posts — for which financial clearance was granted during his tenure and main examinations completed — the Naidu government used GO No. 4 to fill 40 sports quota posts solely on the basis of certificates, without an examination. He alleged the remaining 774 posts were stalled to prevent the exposure of the 40 appointments.
Political Context and What Comes Next
This is not the first time Jagan has raised the DSC issue; the YSRCP has consistently pressed the demand since irregularities in the DSC 2025 recruitment came to light. The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government has not publicly responded to the latest round of allegations. Jagan accused the Chief Minister of attempting to deflect scrutiny by organising rallies with beneficiaries of the recruitment. With the matter now reportedly before the courts as well, the political and legal pressure on the Naidu administration over the DSC scam is likely to intensify in the coming weeks.
Point of View
But the specificity matters: a named district, a named quota, a named score — these are verifiable claims that the Naidu government cannot easily dismiss with a counter-rally. The extension of the allegation to APPSC and GO No. 4 suggests the YSRCP believes the irregularities are systemic, not isolated. The real test is whether the courts, not the politicians, force an independent inquiry — because without one, this risks becoming another cycle of charge and counter-charge that leaves aggrieved job aspirants with no resolution.
NationPress
4 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mega DSC scam in Andhra Pradesh?
The Mega DSC scam refers to alleged irregularities in the recruitment of government school teachers through the District Selection Committee (DSC) 2025 process in Andhra Pradesh. Allegations include ineligible candidates being awarded posts under the sports quota and violations of TET eligibility norms across multiple districts.
Why is Jagan Mohan Reddy demanding a CBI probe?
Jagan argues that an inquiry conducted by officials under the current Naidu government cannot be independent, given that the allegations directly implicate HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, who is CM Naidu's son. He contends only the CBI can deliver an impartial investigation.
What specific irregularity did Jagan cite in Kurnool?
Jagan alleged that a BC candidate in Kurnool who scored 65 marks in TET — below the mandatory 75-mark threshold — was awarded an SGT post under the sports quota, even after certificate verification confirmed the candidate's ineligibility.
What is GO No. 4 and why is it controversial?
GO No. 4 is a government order that Jagan alleges was used to fill posts — both in DSC and APPSC — without a written examination, relying solely on certificates. He claims this mechanism was used to appoint 40 Forest Department sports quota candidates and that the remaining 774 posts were stalled to prevent exposure of those appointments.
What has the YSRCP said it will do next?
The YSRCP has said it is fighting the matter in court to secure justice for eligible candidates and will continue to press for a full CBI investigation covering the paper leak, sports quota appointments, TET eligibility violations, posting orders, and all recruitments under GO No. 4.
