Origin and historical context of the 2012 grade III teachers recruitment

The prolonged litigation stems from the recruitment process initiated by the State of Rajasthan via an advertisement dated February 24, 2012, for filling thirty-nine thousand five hundred and forty-four posts of Grade III Teachers (Level I and Level II) across thirty-three districts. The selection was conducted district-wise through the Panchayati Raj Department, with written examinations held on June 2, 2012, and results declared on August 27, 2012. Unsuccessful candidates promptly challenged the selection process before the High Court, specifically contending that flawed and incorrect model answer keys were provided, which severely distorted evaluation outcomes and prejudiced meritorious candidates. (The State of Rajasthan & Ors. v. Namonarayan Sharma & Ors. | 2026 INSC 179)