UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION vs SUKANTA KAR

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court and the Central Administrative Tribunal regarding the eligibility of a Departmental Scientific Officer for promotion to the post of Deputy Advisor (Training) under the Recruitment Rules, 1985. The Court clarified that the educational qualification of a Degree in Civil Engineering was not mandatory for the promotion, as the special provision in Column 11(2) allowed for promotion based on five years of regular service. The Court confirmed that the interpretation of the Recruitment Rules by the lower courts was correct, thereby dismissing the appeal by the Union Public Service Commission.