Consider the following eligibility criteria for selecting a Municipal Project Officer in a State Urban Development Authority as of January 1, 2026:
1. The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age.
2. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
3. The candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Exception Clause:
- If a candidate satisfies all other conditions but is over 30 years of age, the upper age limit is relaxed up to 35 years if the candidate holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Match each applicant listed on the left with their correct administrative decision outcome on the right.
- Applicant 1: Age 28, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, has 3 years of experience.Selected directly under standard eligibility criteria.
- Applicant 2: Age 32, holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, has 3 years of experience.Selected under the Master's degree age relaxation clause.
- Applicant 3: Age 26, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, has 1 year of experience.Rejected due to insufficient work experience.
Answer
Applicant 1 matches with 'Selected directly under standard eligibility criteria', Applicant 2 matches with 'Selected under the Master's degree age relaxation clause', and Applicant 3 matches with 'Rejected due to insufficient work experience'.
Each candidate's profile is systematically evaluated against the primary criteria and explicit exception clauses: Applicant 1 meets all base rules; Applicant 2 benefits from the Master's degree age relaxation clause; Applicant 3 lacks the mandatory 2 years of work experience.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Analytical Decision Making and Criteria Selection