Confidential TGPSC OMR sheets found on Hyderabad roadside

In a glaring incident that reeks of poor handling, a large number of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets of a Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) recruitment examination, which were required to be kept confidential and shredded after a stipulated period, were found lying on the roadside in Shivrampally on Saturday night. This has raised serious concerns over the integrity and confidentiality of the examination process.

The OMR sheets in question pertain to the Hostel Welfare Officers Recruitment 2018. Although the selection process had been completed long ago, the OMR



sheets, which were to be shredded confidentially, were found scattered on the roadside between pillar Nos. 230 and 240 of the PVNR Expressway, revealing sensitive candidate information, including names, hall ticket numbers and other details.

According to an eyewitness, due to strong winds, some OMR sheets were seen scattered up to Aramghar X Roads. Several passers-by stopped and collected some sheets that had been lying on the roadside like pamphlets distributed near colleges. Following the information, the local police reached the spot and collected all the sheets.