TSPSC

Challenges and Wayforward

First Step

 Appoitment of Chairman and Members… That’s not enough

Status Of Notifications - A Review

 26 notifications are issued by TSPSC, out of which exams were conducted for 20
notifications.
 TSPSC prepared general ranking list in 10 examinations by following vertical reservation
to women.
 TSPSC desires to conduct exams online by hiring organizations like TCS or any other
agency approved by the Government.(UPSC is following offline method for prelims)
 The new Presidential Order in the State has led to unrest among the candidates because of
new norm for local and non-local candidates.
 TSPSC feels that all such issues should be reflected on website, before the release of
notification.
Legal Framework

 TSPSC is facing number of cases in High Court, the same may be attended by forming a
dedicated Legal Cell.
 Chairman may be given the discretion to decide the remuneration of judicial officers to be
employed in Legal Cell.
 Hon’ble High Court has given directions to follow horizontal reservations instead of vertical
reservations.
 Decision may be taken to withdraw SLP filed in the Hon’ble Supreme Court against the
cancellation of Group-I exam by Hon’ble High Court. This will pave the way for TSPSC to
proceed with new notification and recruitment.
 If SLP is withdrawn, Government should consider all the candidates who have attended
Group-I prelims earlier, to write exam by way of age relaxation.
Logistics and Finance

 There is an acute shortage of staff and hence, specific rules may be framed for the
recruitment of lower level officers i.e., ASO, Data Entry Operators, etc.,
 Staff who are recruited on Compassionate grounds to be sent back.
 Officers of the rank of Dy. Collector who can co-ordinate with Districts in conducting
exams may be posted to TSPSC.
 A Professor may be appointed as Controller of Examinations.
Contd.,

 Assistant Analytical Officers (AAOs) of Intelligence Dept. may be deputed to TSPSC to

assist in conduct of Examinations.
 An officer who co-ordinates between TSPSC and GAD may be appointed to address the
issues which involve the intervention of the Government.
 The Government may delegate the financial powers to Chairman and also G.O may be
issued to see that the amount collected from the candidates to be utilized by TSPSC.
 Required number of vehicles may be provided to TSPSC.
 TSPSC has to pay Rs.50 Cr to TCS, printing companies, etc. Further, the government may
facilitate the additional budget required for conducting exams.
Thank you