ZAHOOR AHMAD RATHER vs SHEIKH IMTIYAZ AHMAD

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for the post of Technician-III in the Power Development Department of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the advertisement issued by the J & K State Service Selection Board. The Court held that the requirement of possessing an ITI certification was mandatory for eligibility, and the mere possession of higher qualifications such as diplomas did not suffice. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the writ petitions of the appellants who lacked the requisite ITI qualification, affirming the importance of adhering to the stipulated qualifications in public employment.