#appointment eligibility

A candidate recommended by a State Public Service Commission cannot claim an indefeasible right to appointment, as Rule 10 of the 1983 Service Rules makes the eligibility finding conclusive and bars any de novo review by the State. This limits State governments’ ability to reassess eligibility for registrar and similar posts.

Patna High Court rules that administrative authorities cannot rely on post-decision clarifications to validate eligibility for Anganwadi Sevika appointments. The court set aside the denial of appointment and permitted the petitioner to reapply, emphasizing procedural fairness in public employment decisions.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that ICAR-NET qualification satisfies the UGC/CSIR NET requirement under UGC Regulations, 2018 for Assistant Professor posts. The judgment also clarifies that a Ph.D. awarded after the application deadline does not disqualify NET-qualified candidates, ensuring broader eligibility in higher education recruitment.