V. CHITAMBARESH, J.

1. The establishment of Indian Space Research Organisation ('ISRO' for short) was one of the greatest achievements of Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai who is considered as the father of the Indian Space Programme. He once said:

''…............But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the community of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.''

We can be second to none only if we do not compromise on educational qualifications of those involved in space research and mere experience sans qualification may prove to be deficient for the progress.

2. ISRO of the Department of Space invited applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post of Assistants giving emphasis to the educational qualification and knowledge in the use of computers. Annexure A2 advertisement dated 17.07.2014 prescribed the educational qualification as follows:

Graduation in Arts/Commerce/Management/Science/Computer Applications with First Class, as declared by the University.

WITH

Knowledge in the use of Computers. (The prescribed qualification to be acquired on or