P.P. Gupta, J.

1. In pursuance to an advertisement for the post of Regional Tourist Officer, vide advertisement No. 1/90-91 Sewa 9, made by the U.P. Public Service Commission, Allahabad, (hereinafter referred to as the Commission), the petitioner, K m Poonam Chaudhary, applied for the post The minimum qualifications for the post were divided into two parts, firstly, essential qualification which was on the degree basis from recognized University, and secondly, professional qualification having passed from any University with one of the subjects as History, Geography, English Literature, or Arithmetic and experience in travel trade or having obtained Diploma/Degree in Tourism from an institution recognized by the Government. The age was between 21 and 30 years.

2. The petitioner possesses B.A. Degree in First Class having obtained 61% marks with Geography. History as subjects and in addition she has also passed M.A. Final Examination in Geography. In Second Division, having obtained 32% marks. She also possesses Diploma in Tourism from Kumaun University having secured First Division and second position in the class. She was also appointed as Receptionist in the Tourism Departm