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Allahabad High Court Halts APO Main Results Amid Controversy

The Allahabad High Court has intervened in the APO Main examination results, directing the UPPSC to withhold the results pending a court decision. This action stems from concerns raised by petitioners regarding the classification of candidates from the Meritorious Reserved Category. The court's ruling highlights significant constitutional issues related to equal opportunity and merit-based classifications. As the situation unfolds, the implications for the candidates and the recruitment process remain to be seen. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
By Sourabh Singh Oct 1, 2026, 10:44 IST

Significant Update on APO Main Results


Allahabad High Court's Directive: A crucial development has emerged for those who participated in the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) recruitment exam in Uttar Pradesh. The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to withhold the announcement of the APO Main examination results until the court reaches a decision. Additionally, the court has also put a hold on the final list for PCS-2025. This article delves into the reasons behind this judicial ruling.


Background of the Case

Understanding the Issue:
At the heart of this matter are candidates from the 'Meritorious Reserved Category' (MRC). Petitioners claim that certain candidates from the OBC category, who achieved scores surpassing the cutoff for the General (Unreserved/UR) category, were not classified within the General category. This prompted a petition to be filed in the High Court.


Petition Details

Who Initiated the Petition?
A bench led by Justice Manish Kumar Nigam reviewed petitions concerning UP PCS-2024, PCS-2025, and APO-2025. The petitioners included individuals like Pankaj Verma and others, along with Sanjay Kumar and additional petitioners.


Constitutional Concerns Raised

During the proceedings, the petitioners questioned why a reserved category candidate, who scores at or above the General category cutoff without utilizing any relaxation or reservation benefits, is not placed in the open or unreserved category. They argued that this situation raises concerns about equal opportunity and equality as enshrined in the Constitution.


Legal Arguments Presented

Violation of Constitutional Principles:
Lawyers for the petitioners contended that excluding capable reserved category candidates from the open merit list breaches reservation regulations and undermines the Constitution's intent. They also highlighted potential irregularities in Section 3(6) of the UP Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1994, the Office Memorandum dated January 9, 2020, and the stipulations of the PCS-2025 advertisement.


Court's Decision

During the hearing, it was noted that the APO Mains examination had been completed and results were anticipated soon. As a result, the Court mandated that the Commission refrain from releasing the results until a ruling is made.


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