Public Service Commission Must Not Resort To Falsehoods' : Supreme Court Slams KPSC's Inconsistency On LDC Post Qualification

The Supreme Court criticized the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for its inconsistent stance on the qualifications required for the Lower Division Clerk (LDC) post, which led to prolonged litigation affecting nearly twelve hundred candidates. Initially, the KPSC did not consider a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) as a valid qualification for the LDC post but later changed its stance without proper inquiry. The court, comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Sanjay Kumar, emphasized the need for consistency and transparency in public service recruitment processes. The ruling highlights the importance of maintaining high standards of probity and avoiding arbitrary decisions that impact the careers of numerous candidates.