JUDGMENT :

VIVEK PURI, J.

1. The matter has been taken up through Video Conferencing in the light of Pandemic COVID-19 situation and as per instructions.

2. The petitioner is seeking the issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the impugned order dated 26.09.2018 passed by Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench, Chandigarh (hereinafter referred to as “Tribunal”).

3. In pursuance of the advertisement dated 16.04.2016, the petitioner, who belongs to Scheduled Tribes category, had applied for the post of Store Keeper with the respondent. As per the advertisement dated 16.04.2016, the eligibility criteria of the post was specified as following:-

“Essential:

(i) Bachelor degree in Economics/Commerce/Statistics.

(ii) Postgraduate degree/diploma in Material Management from a recognized University/ Institute or equivalent.

Desirable:

Experience in handling stores and record keeping in a store preferably medical or concern of a repute in public or private sector.

OR

(1) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

(2) Postgraduate degree/diploma in Material Management of a recognized University/ Institution.

(3) Three years experience in handling stores, stores preferab