RANJEET SINGH Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The issue as has cropped up for determination is as to whether a candidate possessing, a "Degree in Civil Engineering" is eligible for the post of "Naib subedar" for which prescribed minimum qualification is "Diploma in Civil Engineering."

(2.) From the office of Directorate General Assam Rifles, an advertisement dated 5.1.2017 had been issued inviting applications for filling of various posts which include 1(one) post of Naib Subedar(Building and Road) to be filled in from a general category candidate belonging to the State of Uttar Pradesh.

(3.) As per Appendix A to the said advertisement notice, the respondent authorities had published State/Category wise available vacancies for Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesmen Recruitment Rally, 2016-17, in which for the State of Uttar Pradesh, 1(one) post of Naib Subedar(Building and Road) under general category was also to be filled up.