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HSSC CET Post wise Vs Group Wise Court Order: Brief Analysis.

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) Common Eligibility Test (CET) is a significant step in the recruitment process for various government posts in Haryana. Recently, there has been an important court order that addresses the discrepancies and concerns regarding post wise versus group wise selection criteria.

HSSC CET पदवार बनाम समूहवार न्यायालय आदेश: संक्षिप्त विश्लेषण।

LPA No. 1871 of 2024

1. Notification and Selection Process

On May 5th, 2022, the Government of Haryana issued a Notification outlining the selection process for Group-C and Group-D positions through a Common Eligibility Test (CET) followed by a written examination.

2. Clause-9 of the Notification

Clause-9 stipulates specific criteria for calling candidates to the written examination based on the number of advertised posts:

Less than 30 posts: Up to five times the number of posts.
30 to 40 posts: Up to 150 candidates.
More than 40 posts: Up to four times the number of posts.

3. Position and Application

The respondents applied for Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Electrical) positions, believing these fell under Group-I and Group-II respectively.

4. Dispute and Court Proceedings

Interpretation Dispute: The respondents argued for group-wise selection under Clause-9, while the Commission asserted category-wise selection.
Petition: Respondents petitioned the court to intervene after not being called for the written examination despite qualifying the CET.
Learned Single Judge’s Interim Order: Granted interim relief allowing respondents to participate provisionally in the selection process.

5. Commission’s Appeal

Arguments Raised: Commission contended that respondents did not challenge Clause-9 directly and emphasized the potential administrative chaos if interim relief was granted without due consideration.
Commitment to Notification: Assured compliance with all Notification clauses, including Clause-11 on appointment based on merit.

6. Court’s Decision

Modification of Interim Order: Court modified the interim order to permit eligible candidates to participate in the written examination as per Clause-9, emphasizing category-wise selection.
Subject to Appeal: Clarified that final selections would abide by further orders in the ongoing appeal process.

In essence, the case hinges on the interpretation of Clause-9 of the Notification dated May 5th, 2022, regarding the selection criteria for Group-C posts in Haryana. The respondents seek inclusion in the written examination based on their understanding of grouping criteria, while the Commission argues for adherence to category-wise selection as per the Notification’s provisions