DSC sports quota recruitment done transparently, says official

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• Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary for Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports), Ajay Jain on Monday defended the DSC sports quota recruitment process, asserting that the appointments were carried out in a completely transparent manner in accordance with government norms and without any political interference.
• At a press conference at the State Secretariat along with SAP Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Bharani, Mr. Jain said the entire recruitment process was conducted through a technology-driven online system, eliminating the scope for middlemen, external influence or irregularities.
• He clarified that the meeting was convened in response to reports and allegations circulating in certain media platforms and social media regarding the recruitment process.
• He said the State government increased reservation for sportspersons in government jobs from 2% to 3% under the new Sports Policy-2024, implemented through G.O.
• Ms. No.18 in December 2024. Of the 16,347 DSC posts notified, 421 were earmarked under the sports...