1. April 26, 2022 TSPSC issues notification for 503 Group-1 posts, restarting recruitment after 14 years.
2. October 16, 2022 Preliminary exam conducted.
3. March 2023 Preliminary exam cancelled due to question paper leak allegations.
4. June 11, 2023 Re-exam held; later annulled by High Court citing irregularities.
5. February 2024 New Congress government issues revised notification for 563 posts (60 additional posts).
6. June 9, 2024 Fresh preliminary exam conducted.
7. October 21–27, 2024 Main exams held.
8. March 10, 2025 Provisional merit list released.
9. March 30, 2025 General ranking list published.
10. April 10, 2025 Final selection list for 563 posts announced. Certificate verification completed.
11. September 9, 2025 High Court single-judge bench cancels main exam results, citing irregularities. Directs re-evaluation or fresh exam within 8 months.
12. September 24, 2025 HC Division Bench stays cancellation. Clarifies appointments are subject to final judgment.
13. September 27, 2025 CM hands over appointment letters to 562 candidates. Appointees asked to sign declarations acknowledging court-dependent status.
14. Oct 8, 2025 (Today) Situation remains uncertain; many candidates already joined posts.
15. October 15, 2025 Next High Court hearing scheduled — final verdict expected to decide fate of appointments.

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over candidates awaiting Group-1 job appointments and those who have already received appointment orders in Telangana, as legal battles continue to cast a shadow over the recruitment process. While some aspirants remain hopeful of securing jobs, others who have already been appointed are anxious about the stability of their positions, fearing they could be revoked depending on upcoming court rulings. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by some Group-1 candidates seeking to halt the recruitment process, offering temporary relief to those who have secured jobs. However, the fate of these appointments hinges on the final verdict of the Telangana High Court's Division Bench, which will determine whether the jobs remain secure or face cancellation.

The Group-1 recruitment process, which resumed after a 14-year hiatus, has been mired in controversy from the outset, causing significant distress to aspirants who pinned their hopes on these coveted positions. The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) issued a notification for 503 Group-1 posts on April 26, 2022, followed by a preliminary exam on October 16, 2022. However, allegations of question paper leaks led to the cancellation of the exam. 

A re-conducted preliminary exam on June 11, 2023, was also annulled by the High Court due to irregularities, further delaying the process.

In February 2024, the newly formed Congress government in Telangana issued a revised notification for 563 posts, including an additional 60 positions. The preliminary exam was held on June 9, 2024, followed by the main exams from October 21 to 27, 2024. On March 10, 2025, TSPSC released a provisional merit list, followed by a general ranking list on March 30. On April 10, the final list of selected candidates for the 563 posts was announced, and certificate verification was completed. However, fresh allegations of irregularities in the main exams prompted some candidates to approach the High Court. On September 9, 2025, a single-judge bench ordered the cancellation of the main exam results and ranking list, directing the government to either re-evaluate answer sheets or conduct a fresh exam within eight months. In response, selected candidates and TSPSC appealed to the High Court’s Division Bench, which issued interim orders on September 24, staying the single-judge bench’s decision. The court clarified that any appointments made would be subject to the final outcome of the writ appeals.

On September 27, 2025, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy personally handed over appointment letters to 562 candidates, including deputy collectors, excise DSPs, and others, many of whom have already joined their posts. However, authorities reportedly obtained declarations from these appointees, acknowledging that their jobs are contingent on the court’s final ruling. As the High Court hearing scheduled for October 15 approaches, both groups remain divided, each believing justice lies in their favor. The prolonged legal tussle has left aspirants and appointees in a state of limbo, with the final court ruling set to determine who secures these coveted jobs and who loses out. For now, the Group-1 recruitment saga continues to be a tale of uncertainty, dashed hopes, and persistent legal battles.