India, March 6 -- The Rajasthan High Court recently asked the State Government to explain why it had fixed cut-off marks as low as zero for recruiting Class IV Government employees under reserved categories. Terming the situation as shocking, Justice Anand Sharma said the matter requires serious consideration as it raises concerns about maintaining basic standards in public employment.

"The State, as the appointing authority, is expected to ensure minimum standards in recruitment even for the reserved category, so that selected candidates are capable of performing basic duties satisfactorily, may be of a Class-IV employee. A person who secures near-zero or negative marks cannot reasonably be considered suitable," the Court said.

The HC ...