Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu defends Mega DSC: 15,941 teachers hired in 148 days
Synopsis
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu took the fight over the Mega DSC to the Legislative Assembly floor, claiming 15,941 teachers were appointed in just 148 days — something the previous YSRCP government failed to do in five years. With teachers themselves now protesting against the opposition's campaign, the political battle over education hiring has taken a sharp new turn.
Key Takeaways
Chandrababu Naidu defended the Mega DSC in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday , denying any deviation from recruitment rules.
15,941 teacher posts were filled within 148 days of the TDP-NDA government assuming office.
The exam covered 42,000 questions across 13 subjects , conducted via CBT mode at 154 centres .
Of 14 DSC rounds conducted in Andhra Pradesh, 11 were held under TDP/NDA governments, with no corruption complaints recorded.
Naidu accused YSRCP of filing hundreds of cases and organising protests to obstruct the process.
Newly appointed teachers staged counter-protests in Kurnool and Vijayawada against the opposition's campaign.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday firmly defended the state's Mega DSC teacher recruitment process in the Legislative Assembly, asserting that every appointment was made transparently and strictly on merit, with no deviation from prescribed rules. Naidu stated that all details of the recruitment had been placed in the public domain online.
Key Developments in the Assembly
Addressing the House on the Mega DSC controversy, Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) of running what he called a 'hit-and-run' false campaign against the recruitment drive. He challenged YSRCP leaders to enter the Assembly and debate the issue openly if they had the conviction to do so.
The Chief Minister pointed out that of the 14 DSC rounds conducted so far in Andhra Pradesh, 11 were held under Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) governments — and that not a single corruption complaint had been registered in any of those recruitments.
What the Government Said
'The previous government did not recruit even a single teacher for five years. Immediately after assuming office, with the first signature, we filled 15,941 teacher posts through the Mega DSC. The entire process was completed transparently, and the appointments were made within just 148 days,' Naidu said.
He elaborated that the examination comprised 42,000 questions across 13 subjects, conducted via Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at 154 centres. Results were declared under a strict merit-cum-roster system. A zonal-level committee, a State-level committee, and an appellate authority were constituted to address grievances. Naidu also stated that Central Government rules were followed for the sports quota.
Allegations Against YSRCP
Naidu alleged that YSRCP leaders filed hundreds of cases and created deliberate obstacles to the recruitment process. He claimed that even after official clarifications were issued, the opposition continued to orchestrate fresh controversies daily — including, he alleged, organising protests using labourers from Odisha and elderly participants aged around 90 years.
He also took aim at a retired IAS officer and a former minister, accusing them of making statements 'according to their whims and fancies' rather than on factual grounds.
Teachers Protest Against False Campaign
Naidu noted that the controversy had prompted a backlash from the very teachers who benefited from the recruitment. A large number of newly appointed teachers staged protests in Kurnool and Vijayawada, condemning what they described as a misinformation campaign against the Mega DSC process.
This comes amid a broader pattern of political contestation over education governance in Andhra Pradesh, where teacher vacancies had remained a persistent issue during the 2019–2024 period under the previous YSRCP administration. The government's assertion that TET and DSC notifications — along with horizontal and vertical reservation procedures — were implemented stringently is likely to be tested as court cases filed by YSRCP leaders continue. All eyes are now on whether the appellate authority's grievance redressal process will withstand judicial scrutiny.
Point of View
154 CBT centres, and 42,000 questions, he is shifting the burden of proof onto YSRCP to name a specific procedural violation rather than make broad allegations. The counter-protests by appointed teachers are a significant political asset: it is difficult to sustain a corruption narrative when the alleged beneficiaries are publicly defending the process. The deeper question, however, is whether the appellate and grievance mechanisms Naidu described are genuinely independent — a retired IAS officer and a former minister raising concerns, however politically motivated they may appear, still deserve a credible institutional response rather than a dismissal from the Assembly podium.
NationPress
18 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Andhra Pradesh Mega DSC controversy about?
The Mega DSC (District Selection Committee) controversy centres on allegations by the YSRCP that the TDP-NDA government deviated from prescribed rules in recruiting teachers. CM Naidu has denied all allegations, asserting that the entire process was conducted transparently and strictly on merit.
How many teachers were recruited through the Mega DSC?
A total of 15,941 teacher posts were filled through the Mega DSC, with appointments completed within 148 days of the TDP-NDA government assuming office. Naidu described this as the first major act of his administration after taking charge.
How was the Mega DSC examination conducted?
The examination was conducted via Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 154 centres, covering 42,000 questions spread across 13 subjects. Results were declared under a merit-cum-roster system, and grievance redressal was handled by zonal, state-level, and appellate committees.
What did the previous YSRCP government do on teacher recruitment?
According to CM Naidu, the YSRCP government, which was in power from 2019 to 2024, did not recruit a single teacher during its five-year tenure despite making public commitments to the education sector.
Why are teachers protesting in Kurnool and Vijayawada?
Newly appointed teachers staged protests in Kurnool and Vijayawada to condemn what they described as a false campaign by the YSRCP against the Mega DSC recruitment process. The protests represent a direct pushback by the beneficiaries of the recruitment against the opposition's narrative.
