(1.) There is no dispute that the petitioners are the diploma holders in Pharmacy from Regional Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology.
(2.) In order to fill up the vacancies in the post of Pharmacist (Allopathy) and in other posts namely Laboratory Technician (blood), Radiographer, Plaster Technician, O.T. Technician, Physiotherapist, Audiometric Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, Record Technician, Dental Technician, Histopathology Technician, Ward Master, Rehabilitation Assistant, Tailor, Transport Officer, Carpenter and Pharmacist Homeo, all belonged to Group-C Non- Gazetted, the employment notification dated 27.05.2016 was published by the Director of Health Services, Government of Tripura. For purpose of reference, the entire text of the said notification is extracted hereunder:
(3.) It is apparent from the said employment notification that the eligible and willing candidates residing permanently in the state of Tripura within the age limit of 18 years and the maximum 40 years [relaxable for 5 years for ST, SC, PH, Ex. Serviceman and in-service candidates] as on 15.06.2016 might apply in the plain paper stating the particulars and annexing copy of the relevant documents in terms of the requisite particulars as referred in the said Employment Notification. After the applications were received within the period of 3.6.2016 and 15.6.2016, the Director of Health Services, Government of Tripura issued the Memorandum under No.F.2(1-203)- MS/ESTT/2016(Sub-V) dated 01.09.2016 whereby the eligible applicants were asked to appear before the interview board as per the schedule of the interview provided in the said memorandum. The eligible applicants were asked to appear before the interview board on the scheduled date and time. They were further asked to carry the original testimonials and receipt-token of the application and the interview card as issued by the Director of Health Services and sent by post.