MEHMOOD ALAM TARIQ AND ORS. ETC. vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission's recruitment rule requiring a minimum of 33% marks in the viva-voce test, rejecting the High Court's declaration of unconstitutionality. The Court emphasized that the interview serves as a vital tool for assessing candidates' personality and character, which are essential for public service roles. It was held that the requirement for minimum qualifying marks in the viva-voce is not arbitrary but a necessary standard for ensuring competent public servants, thus allowing the appeals against the High Court's decision.