SIT Reports Multiple Irregularities in Andhra Pradesh APPSC Group-I Exam Evaluation
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2018 Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group-I recruitment exam uncovered multiple irregularities in the evaluation process. The SIT found procedural lapses in digital and manual valuations, including unauthorized evaluators, alterations in answer sheets, and lack of required approvals. The High Court had earlier declared some valuations illegal and ordered a fresh exam. The SIT report highlights significant deviations from APPSC rules, raising concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (27/100). Lens Score 63/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 12 Aug, 02:22 pm. Other outlets followed.