Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondents.

2. The petitioner in the present writ application seeks quashing of final result published by the Allahabad Bank (hereinafter referred to as the Bank) for appointment to the post of Probationary Officer in the bank declared on 23.06.2011.

3. Before I come to the main controversy involved in the matter, I consider it appropriate to refer to brief facts of the case.

4. Pursuant to advertisement dated 05.02.2011 (annexure-1), the petitioner had submitted his application for his appointment as Probationary Officer in Allahabad Bank as a candidate belonging to Other Backward Class category. There is no dispute that the petitioner fulfilled the eligibility criteria as laid down in clause 1, 2 and 4 of the said advertisement in terms of age, minimum educational qualification etc. The selection process comprised written test and interview, as mentioned in clause-6 of the said advertisement. Since clause-6(A) and 6(B) of the said advertisement are at the centre of controversy in the present case, they are being quoted herein below:-

“6. Selection Procedure: The selection process will comprise