Nalgonda: Authorities of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) have come under scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of outsourcing staff, with unemployed candidates claiming denial of fair opportunities.
Reports indicate that roster norms were not followed in the recruitment process carried out through manpower agencies. University authorities are alleged to have failed to verify whether rules were implemented, resulting in injustice to registered unemployed candidates. As per tender conditions, agencies were required to source candidate lists from the District Employment Exchange in Nalgonda. However, employment exchange officials confirmed that no such data was sought. Despite alleged violations by manpower agencies, the university has not initiated action so far.
In January 2026, 31 outsourcing posts were reportedly filled without adherence to roster points. Subsequently, the university entered into an agreement with the same agency for filling around 150 additional posts.
An advertisement issued on May 20 invited applications for posts including computer operators, lab assistants, technical helpers and library staff, with a 10-day application window. The notification did not specify age eligibility.
On May 19, the state government issued GO No 86 increasing the upper age limit for direct recruitment from 34 to 44 years. However, the outsourcing agency prescribed an upper age limit of 34 years, with relaxations of five years for SC, ST and BC candidates and 10 years for physically challenged persons. Unemployed candidates alleged that applications from those above 34 years were not accepted.
The selection of Bhargavi Enterprises as the outsourcing agency, while setting aside two other agencies, has also raised questions. Ambedkar Outsourcing Agency and Sri Rama Manpower Security Services were reportedly excluded on grounds including GST-related issues and withdrawal of earnest money deposit (EMD).
T. Venkanna of Sri Rama Manpower Security Services alleged that he withdrew the EMD on oral instructions from university officials, who had asked him to resubmit it when a fresh tender was issued. He stated that the withdrawal followed a two-month delay in awarding the tender.
As per norms, a maximum of 100 jobs can be allotted to a single outsourcing agency. However, more than 150 posts were reportedly allocated to one agency, excluding others.
BRSV MGU president Vadapally Naveen said the university authorities were claiming that government recruitment rules do not apply to autonomous institutions. He said non-implementation of roster points amounted to denial of reservation. He also alleged that the outsourcing agency was collecting Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh from unemployed candidates with promises of employment.
He urged the state government to cancel the tender and order an inquiry into the alleged irregularities in awarding the contract to Bhargavi Enterprises.
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