Telangana: Physically challenged Sangareddy man cracks TGPSC exam, becomes junior lecturer

Mattaswamy Revappaiah, a 30-year-old with polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis, secured 5th rank in the Telangana PSC exam and became a junior lecturer. Preparing from bed through online classes, he overcame challenges to join duty at a government college

Sangareddy: Overcoming severe physical challenges, a 30-year-old youth suffering from polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis has secured a junior lecturer post in open category through the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) examination.

Mattaswamy Revappaiah of Dharmapur in Raikode mandal secured 5th rank in the State and 3rd in his zone. Confined to his bed since childhood, he struggled to even attend school but pursued education with the support of his parents, Basvamma and Rachaiah Swamy. He completed his graduation and post-graduation in Telugu through an open university before preparing for competitive exams.

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Unable to attend coaching centres, Revappaiah relied on online classes, lying in bed while preparing. Despite the absence of vacancies in the orthopaedically handicapped category, he competed in the tougher open category and cracked the exam.

He said the BRS government issued the notification in 2023, the results were announced in 2024, and he joined duty at a government junior college in Sangareddy in March 2025. Recently, he was seen riding to college alone on his battery-operated three-wheeler fitted with an umbrella, braving heavy rains.

At college, students and faculty have extended full cooperation. Since he cannot stand and write on the blackboard, students assist by writing important points during his lectures.

Speaking to ‘Telangana Today‘, Revappaiah said his sister Mounika, who also suffers from muscular dystrophy and works as a degree lecturer in Telugu at the Social Welfare Residential College in Budhera, has been a source of inspiration.

Their story has become a motivation for students. Revappaiah’s father, who once ran a small eatery in his village, struggled to raise his children but now looks after them full-time as both earn respectable salaries.

“My children proved many wrong by cracking government recruitment examinations,” he said. Revappaiah’s academic record reflects his determination, with 90 per cent in 10th, 91 per cent in Intermediate, 62 per cent in BA and 81 per cent in PG. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Telugu.