JUDGMENT

R. V. Raveendran J. —

Leave granted.

2. Applications were invited from eligible candidates, by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for filling up one post of Instructor (Dress Making). The essential qualification prescribed for the post was as follows :

“Qualification Essential :

(i) Matric with Mathematics or its equivalent from a recognized University/Board.

(ii) One year National Trade Certificate in Dress Making and one year National Trade Certificate in Embroidery and Needle Work.

(iii) Central Training for Instructor (CTI) course of one year duration in the related trade i.e. Dress Making or Embroidery (or Trades for which Craft Training Instructor Training facility is not available, at least four years experience in the trade concerned in an Industrial Training Institute and or in reputed Industrial concern).

(iv) At least two years experience in the Trade concerned.”

3. Out of the 60 applications received, 14 candidates including the appellant and the fourth respondent were found eligible and called for interview on 31.5.1999. The Himachal Pardesh Sub-ordinate Services Selection Board (third respondent) held the interviews and selected the fourth respondent f