A.P. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION vs M. GOVERDHAN RAO

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for the post of Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector under the Andhra Pradesh Transport Subordinate Service, emphasizing the necessity of possessing a recognized degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering as per the Commission's requirements. The Court held that the applicant's degree from the USSR was not equivalent to the required qualifications, as confirmed by Osmania University, thus upholding the Tribunal's decision to exclude the applicant from the selection list. The judgment reinforces the importance of recognized qualifications in public service appointments under Article 16 of the Constitution.