Higher qualifications cannot be considered for lower-eligibility posts: Supreme Court

Key points

• The Supreme Court has ruled that a person who has higher educational qualifications cannot be selected for a job that is clearly meant for candidates with lower qualifications.
• The Court said that if someone hides their higher education to get such a job, it takes away the chance from other candidates who are truly eligible.
• CASE OF A BANK ATTENDANT The case was about a temporary bank attendant in Syndicate Bank.
• The Court said this was wrong and affected the fairness of the selection process.
• WHY RULES MATTER The Court explained that the government is expected to act as a fair employer.