School Education Department orders inquiry into SGT appointment under Sports Quota in Kurnool district
The Department of School Education has launched an inquiry into the appointment of a teacher in Kurnool district following allegations of irregularities in the selection process under the Sports Quota. Officials stated that the probe aims to ensure transparency and adherence to recruitment rules.
Why it matters
The investigation addresses concerns regarding the integrity of the state's teacher recruitment process, which is vital for public trust in education administration.
The Department of School Education has initiated an inquiry into the appointment of Ediga Prabhakar as a Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT-Telugu) under the Sports Quota in Mega DSC-2025 in Kurnool district.
Director of School Education Thameem Ansariya said in a statement that the department had taken suo motu cognisance of media reports alleging irregularities in Mr. Prabhakar’s selection and subsequent posting at the MPPS (New), Vallur, in Kowthalam mandal.
Following the reports, the Kurnool District Educational Officer (DEO) initiated an inquiry and sought all relevant records and verification documents pertaining to the candidate’s selection and appointment. The records were being examined as part of a detailed scrutiny of the case, she said.
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