Protesters Demand Postponement of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) Group-II Exam
Hyderabad, August 10: A significant protest unfolded today as hundreds of candidates gathered outside the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) office to voice their demand for the postponement of the Group-II recruitment exam.
More than 1,000 candidates caused a traffic standstill along the bustling Nampally road as they marched and staged a sit-in outside the TSPSC office. Chanting slogans and displaying placards, the demonstrators urged for the rescheduling of the exam originally planned for August 29 and 30. This protest garnered support from Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) president Kodandaram and Congress leader Addanki Dayakar, who joined the demonstrators on the road.
The unexpected scale of the protest prompted an increased police presence in the area. Law enforcement officials redirected some protesters away from the TSPSC office, ultimately permitting them to stage their demonstration in a nearby open space.
Inside the TSPSC office, select student leaders submitted a representation to the TSPSC secretary. The official assured that the Commission will address their request within two days. However, the candidates remained steadfast, refusing to disperse until they receive a firm commitment.
Candidates cited their inability to adequately prepare for two exams within a month as a primary concern. They highlighted the ongoing Gurukul Board exams scheduled from August 1 to August 23, pointing out the differing syllabi for the two exams, making it challenging to manage preparation time.
Another grievance voiced was the substantial increase, by 70 percent, in the syllabus for the Group-II exam’s third paper (economics), adding to the academic burden. Candidates underscored their inability to study effectively over the past three months due to a paper leakage scandal that affected the TSPSC.
In response, they demanded a minimum three-month postponement of the exams. TJS president Kodandaram emphasized that the TSPSC should extend the exam date to ensure candidates have ample time for preparation.
Balmuri Venkat, the NSUI state president, questioned the rush to conduct the exam, noting that the government had not held the exams for seven years. He suggested that waiting an additional three months should not be a concern.
The TSPSC had initially announced 783 Group-II posts, attracting a total of 5,51,943 applicants.
