Supreme Court on Job Appointments: “Higher Qualified Candidates Can’t Be Preferred for Post All the Time”

The Supreme Court observed that higher qualifications alone shouldn’t always be a deciding factor in job selection. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan noted that limited job opportunities may compel even postgraduates to apply for lower posts like that of a peon. However, appointing them could unfairly impact less-educated candidates. The court emphasized the need to balance qualifications with fairness in recruitment.