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Contrast with Physical Tests - Postponement granted for pregnancy in PET/PST (physical efficiency tests), not typing/skill tests; Rajasthan HC directed extension of time for PET due to pregnancy. ["AKSHA BEE W/o ASLAM KHA VS UNION OF INDIA - Madhya Pradesh"] pregnant women candidate, it has been held that she would be entitled to seek postponement of the date of her PET/PST; the denial to the extent of period of undergoing PET/PST by the candidate on account of her pregnancy, is not sustainable and the recruitment agency was directed to extend the time for PET
Analysis and Conclusion - Sources show no mandate for rescheduling typing test solely due to advanced pregnancy, unlike physical tests; focus on post-pregnancy verification via interview preserves recruitment timelines without special accommodation for skill tests like typing. No other sources support rescheduling typing tests for pregnancy. ["STATE and ORS vs HARMINDER KAUR - Rajasthan"] ["AKSHA BEE W/o ASLAM KHA VS UNION OF INDIA - Madhya Pradesh"]
In the competitive world of government and public sector recruitment, candidates often face multiple stages, including written exams, skill tests like typing, and physical efficiency tests. But what happens when a female candidate reaches an advanced stage of pregnancy during this process? A common question arises: no rescheduling the typing test just because the candidate was at the advance stage of pregnancy. This issue pits procedural rigidity against fundamental rights to equality and non-discrimination.
This blog post examines Indian court rulings and recruitment guidelines to provide clarity. While no case directly combines advanced pregnancy with typing test rescheduling, analogies from physical tests suggest potential flexibility, contrasted by strict typing precedents. Note: This is general information based on case law and not specific legal advice. Consult a lawyer for personalized guidance.
Legal documents do not explicitly mandate rescheduling typing tests solely due to advanced pregnancy. However, courts have ruled that pregnancy—a natural consequence of marriage and a human right—warrants indulgence, such as time extensions, for physical efficiency tests if it impedes participation after qualifying prior stages. Refusal in such cases is deemed illegal and arbitrary Laxmi Devi D/o Shri Jagan Singh VS State of Rajasthan - 2017 0 Supreme(Raj) 428.
Typing tests, however, are typically treated as skill-based assessments with rigid schedules. Call letters often state unequivocally: the date of the typing test will not be altered in any circumstances Sant Kumar Singh VS Union Of India - 2019 0 Supreme(Pat) 611. Without evidence of inability to participate, automatic rescheduling is unlikely.
Courts recognize maternity as a protected right. In a key ruling, authorities were directed to extend time for Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET) for candidates pregnant after qualifying written exams: action of respondents in not granting indulgence to petitioners in failing to qualify Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test because of their advanced stage of pregnancy is illegal and arbitrary Laxmi Devi D/o Shri Jagan Singh VS State of Rajasthan - 2017 0 Supreme(Raj) 428. This held even after a two-year delay, overriding standing orders deeming pregnancy unfit.
This principle stems from pregnancy not being a disability but one of natural consequence of marriage. Indulgence applies post-qualification in prior stages, emphasizing fairness.
Contrastingly, typing tests emphasize adherence. In one case, a candidate's request for exemption via late medical certificate was rejected: the power to condone or to accept such a certificate even if after the typing test is held could not be relaxed in the absence of any such indication given in the call letter Sant Kumar Singh VS Union Of India - 2019 0 Supreme(Pat) 611.
Other sources reinforce this. For instance, eligibility for typing tests requires meeting prior cut-offs strictly; interim orders allowing participation despite ineligibility were scrutinized, with courts dismissing afterthought grievances like machine preferences Sateyndra Kumar Tripathi VS state of Jharkhand - 2023 Supreme(Jhk) 504. Similarly, cut-offs for shortlisting post-typing were upheld as administrative discretion, provided transparent Pramiti Basu vs Secretary General Supreme Court Of India - 2025 Supreme(Del) 405.
Machine malfunctions during typing tests also demand immediate on-site protests; failure estops relief Ashish Vashisht vs State of U.P. - 2025 Supreme(All) 3019. These cases highlight procedural sanctity over personal circumstances.
Physical tests (e.g., running) inherently risk complications in advanced pregnancy, justifying extensions: time of conducting Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test be extended in giving her reasonable time of relaxation which could make her possible to participate Laxmi Devi D/o Shri Jagan Singh VS State of Rajasthan - 2017 0 Supreme(Raj) 428. Typing, being sedentary, lacks such physical demands unless proven otherwise (e.g., medical evidence of inability).
No rulings crossover pregnancy to typing; pregnancy cases involve constables Laxmi Devi D/o Shri Jagan Singh VS State of Rajasthan - 2017 0 Supreme(Raj) 428, while typing pertains to clerical roles without pregnancy mentions. Disability exemptions exist for typing (e.g., one-arm PwD waiving 5000 KDPH speed Barkha Yadav vs Dsssb - 2025 Supreme(Online)(CAT) 14473), but pregnancy isn't equated unless impeding performance.
In promotions, typing qualifications align with direct recruitment standards Santosh Ji Mishra vs State Of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Madhyamik Education - 2025 Supreme(All) 2312, but past practices allowed post-appointment clearance Uttam Singh VS MCD - 2013 Supreme(Del) 903. No alterations post-form submission, even for language preferences Parvesh vs Union of India.
Rare pregnancy mentions outside recruitment (e.g., confirmation tests missed due to pregnancy leading to termination upheld Astamija Dash VS Punjab National Bank - 2005 Supreme(Ori) 407) underscore need for timely action.
While typing tests generally follow inflexible timelines, advanced pregnancy may justify rescheduling or indulgence by analogy to physical test rulings, especially with proof of inability. Rigid precedents caution against assumptions—medical evidence and timely action are crucial.
Key Takeaways:- Pregnancy warrants reasonable accommodation post-qualification, but not blanket exemptions.- Typing schedules are strict; challenge via courts if arbitrary.- Always document and protest promptly.
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advance stage of pregnancy. ... , typing test, or interview by a Selection Committee or any other Authority to interview the candidate in order to satisfy ... that the candidate will be able to maintain the minimum qualifications etc., within a reasonable period after such 1996 provides that the procedural requirements for selection such as training or departmental examination or typing
As per them, the petitioner did not even qualify to appear in the typing test, but by virtue of the interim order dated 15.10.2009, he was allowed to appear in the typing test. ... In the advertisement, it has been clearly mentioned that the candidate who has obtained minimum 50% marks in the written examination, will be eligible to appear in the written test. ... It is his contention that opportunity be given to the petitioner by taking fresh typing test#HL....
They are aggrieved by a notification dated 14.07.2025, by which results of the Typing Speed Test stage of the recruitment process were declared. ... The Typing Test and Descriptive Test were clearly enumerated as the third and fourth stage of the recruitment process. The very fact that separate criteria have been laid down for the Typing Test, implies that they were separate and distinct stages. ... Out of the total number of 1,34,6....
In the first stage was a written examination, carrying 150 marks. The second stage comprised a Shorthand (Hindi) Test worth 75 marks. This was followed by a Computer Typing Test in Hindi worth 25 marks as a part of the second stage. ... The petitioner moved on to the Second Stage of the selection process and was issued with an Admit Card, enabling him to write his Shorthand Test, followed by the Hindi Typing Test. ....
prescribed format or the fact that the candidate appeared in the typing test cannot be used to deny the benefit of exemption. ... (D) dated 22th April, 2015 put the physically handicapped person/candidate who seeks exemption from passing typing test which may be read as under: A. ... Hence, we have no hesitation to hold, that the stipulation in the recruitment rules that a candidate must qualify the typing test with a speed of 5000 ....
As per applicant, instructions dated 29.08.2018 (Annexure A- 6) was issued by the Govt. of Punjab, for granting exemption from type test to a candidate certified by Civil Surgeon, as being not capable to do typing due physical condition. ... test held on 15.03.2020 and as per rules/ instructions extra time was given to her for typing test. ... I have come to the conclusion that Ms Mansi Chitkara has not applied for scribe for typing test held on 15.0....
The petitioner could be prejudiced had few candidates been informed in advance or test not been conducted at the same point of time. Claim of petitioner, at this stage, cannot be countenanced. 6. ... He qualified Written Test and became eligible for Typing Skill Test. There were 15 candidates for Typing Skill Test which was conducted by University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (Examination Unit). The respondent issued guidelines/instructio....
(3) Typing test: (a) The typing test for purpose of these orders will be the typing test conducted by the SSC. ... The candidates were intimated in advance that the requirement is to achieve at least 5000 KDPH speed at the end of the ten minutes test. ... Hence, we have no hesitation to hold, that the stipulation in the recruitment rules that a candidate must qualify the typing test with a speed ....
test. ... Since the qualification prescribed for the direct recruitment is the candidate must be having qualification of Intermediate, CCC Certificate issued from DOEACC and his typing speed in Hindi/English must be 25/30 words per minute as well as he is having five years experience in service. ... Further, if the petitioner is having CCC Certificate from DOEACC and he is having typing speed in Hindi/English @ 25/30 words per minute, he should not have hesitant in appearing in typing test#HL_....
Once the form is filled up, the candidates know, in advance, that no alteration shall be permitted. This alteration prayed for by this appellant, from `Hindi Typing Test' to `English Typing Test', is not permissible at this stage. ... Passage Dictators will be provided to VH candidates for the Typing test. The Passage Dictator will read out the passage to VH candidate within the allotted time period. ... Otherwise their claim ....
7. Under cover of the order dated January 09, 2006, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi effected promotion without subjecting the candidates who had cleared the written test and whose merit position entitled them to be promoted against the existing vacancies. Letter offering appointment issued on January 31, 2006 contained a condition that the candidate concerned would have to clear a typing test as prescribed by the Recruitment Rule i.e. achieve the requisite typing test within two years.
Then he insisted that he would marry only after pregnancy was dissolved. He asked her to dissolve the pregnancy and then he would marry her. The lady doctor said that the pregnancy could not be dissolved because of the advance stage of pregnancy.
No separate marks were awarded for typing nor have the typing sheets been preserved by the Board. About 100 answer-sheets did not bear the signatures of Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor in the column provided for the purpose. It, however, bore the signatures of the invigilator but none from, the said candidates is reported to be selected. No candidate was qualified or disqualified on the basis of the typing test.
The petitioner again appeared at the confirmation test held on 19.8.1990 but failed. By order dated 9.11.1990, the services of the petitioner were terminated on the ground that she could not succeed in the confirmation test in terms of the appointment order. She was asked to appear in the confirmation test scheduled to be held on 29.5.1988 but despite miscarriage of conception, she appeared at the test but failed. She again was asked to appear on 5.9.1989 at the confirmation test and because of her pregnancy she could not appear at the test.
It appeared that the couple had accepted the position regarding pregnancy. Petition was filed to simply claim compensation of Rs. 10 lacs. She went to the Government dispensary thereafter only on 23. 8. 1999, when she was at advance stage of pregnancy.
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