In Brief
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's power to set minimum qualifying marks (65-60%) for Assistant Teacher recruitment after the examination was completed. The Court held that such post-examination fixation of cut-offs is permissible under the UP Basic Education (Teachers) Service Rules, 1981, provided it is done in good faith to select the best available talent. All candidates appearing in the same examination form a homogenous class. The Court found the 65-60% cut-off justified when compared with the number of qualified candidates against available vacancies. Multiple appeals by affected candidates were dismissed, though the Court left discretion to the State regarding assistance to under-subscribed categories like ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities.
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