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The following criteria are set for recruiting a Junior Environmental Inspector in a Municipal Corporation as of July 1, 2026:

1. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with a minimum of 60%60\% marks.
2. The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age (inclusive) as of July 1, 2026.
3. The candidate must possess at least 1 year of work experience in environmental management.

However, if a candidate satisfies all criteria except:
- Criterion (1) above, but holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science with at least 65%65\% marks, the case is to be referred to the Executive Engineer.
- Criterion (3) above, but has completed a 6-month specialized diploma in Waste Management, the case is to be referred to the Selection Board.

Candidate Profile: Ankit was born on May 15, 1999. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with 58%58\% marks and a Master's degree in Environmental Science with 68%68\% marks. He has 2 years of work experience in environmental management.

Based on the criteria provided, what decision should be taken regarding Ankit's candidature?

  1. A
    The candidate should be selected directly as a Junior Environmental Inspector.
  2. B
    The candidate should be rejected immediately due to scoring below 60%60\% in his Bachelor's degree.
  3. The case should be referred to the Executive Engineer.Answer
  4. D
    The case should be referred to the Selection Board.

Answer

The case should be referred to the Executive Engineer.
The candidate meets the age eligibility requirement of 27 years and has 2 years of experience, exceeding the required 1 year. Although his Bachelor's degree score of 58%58\% falls short of the 60%60\% requirement, his Master's degree score of 68%68\% meets the exception threshold of at least 65%65\% for Criterion (1), making referral to the Executive Engineer the prescribed procedural action.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check Age Criterion
Born May 15, 1999; age on July 1, 2026 is 27 years, which satisfies the range 21 to 30 years.
Verify compliance with basic age eligibility.
2
Check Work Experience Criterion
Possesses 2 years of experience, which satisfies the minimum requirement of 1 year.
Verify compliance with experience criteria.
3
Check Educational Criteria and Exception Clauses
Bachelor's score is 58%58\%, falling short of 60%60\%. However, Master's score is 68%68\%, satisfying the exception clause for Criterion (1).
Determine if the candidate meets primary criteria or qualifies under an exception clause.

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Analytical Decision Making and Criteria Selection
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