A.P. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABADANR. vs B. SARAT CHANDRA & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined Rule 5 of the A.P. Police Service Rules, 1966, which mandates that candidates must be at least 21 years old on July 1 of the selection year to be eligible for the Deputy Superintendent of Police position. The Court held that 'selection' encompasses the entire process from advertisement to the preparation of the select list, and thus the eligibility age must be determined on a specific date rather than a fluctuating one. The Court overturned the Administrative Tribunal's decision, affirming the Service Commission's age requirement as valid.