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.
Further action would be taken by the competent authority after receiving and examining the inquiry report. Any action, if warranted, would be strictly in accordance with the applicable recruitment and service rules, Ms. Ansariya said.
She reiterated that the School Education Department was committed to maintaining transparency, merit-based selection and integrity throughout the Mega DSC-2025 recruitment process.
“The inquiry is aimed at establishing the facts and ensuring that the recruitment norms were followed,” she said.
Published – September 05, 2026 06:03 pm IST
