(1.) With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is heard finally.
(2.) By notification, dated 05.10.2007, published on 29.05.2008, applications were invited for posts of Stock Assistants in Sheep and Animal Husbandry Department in Districts Doda, Udhampur, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri. In the aforesaid notification, the minimum qualification for the posts in question was prescribed as Matric with Science having Stock Assistant Training Certificate.
(3.) The petitioners as well as private respondents and other candidates submitted their applications and were called for interview vide notification, dated 29.05.2008.