Eligibility Criteria for Government Jobs Cannot Be Changed Midway Through Recruitment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria for government jobs cannot be altered midway through the recruitment process unless explicitly permitted by the rules. The court emphasized that changing criteria after the process has commenced undermines the fairness and integrity of the recruitment process. Candidates who have applied based on the original criteria have a legitimate expectation that these terms will remain unchanged. This ruling aims to protect the interests of applicants and ensure transparency and fairness in public employment procedures, reinforcing the need for adherence to established regulations.