In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has firmly stated that the eligibility criteria for government job recruitments cannot be altered once the recruitment process is underway. This ruling highlights the importance of maintaining consistency in recruitment policies, ensuring fairness for all candidates who applied based on the original eligibility requirements.
The verdict has far-reaching implications for public service appointments, providing much-needed clarity and reinforcing transparency in the recruitment process. The Court emphasized that mid-recruitment changes to eligibility could create unfair advantages, potentially disadvantaging deserving candidates.
