“Nullifying the Selection Process After Completion Is Like Changing the Rules After the Game, It’s Impermissible”: SC Set Aside Bihar Govt’s Decision to Cancel Junior Engineer Recruitment

The Supreme Court set aside the Bihar government’s cancellation of the 2019 junior engineer selection process, labeling it “impermissible.” The court ordered the Bihar Technical Service Commission to continue appointing candidates based on a fresh select list, emphasizing that altering recruitment rules post-process compromises candidates’ rights. Appointments must be completed within specified timeframes.