Telangana High Court upheld Group-1 recruitment merit list, clearing 562-563 candidates for government jobs.

The Telangana High Court on February 5, 2026, upheld the original merit list for the Group-1 government recruitment, overturning a prior order that had annulled results and called for re-evaluation of mains exam scripts. The division bench, led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, ruled in favor of the Telangana Public Service Commission and successful candidates, rejecting claims of irregularities. The decision clears the way for appointments of 562 to 563 selected candidates, resolving a months-long legal dispute that had delayed the hiring process for state government positions. The ruling brings finality to the recruitment, allowing the state to proceed with staffing critical administrative roles.