Reasons for not being called for interview for the post of Scientist - PIO: screening committee found that the appellant did not fulfill the eligibility criteria for experience - CIC: provide the relevant extracts of the screening committee meeting
2 Jan, 2014ORDER
Information sought:
The appellant had applied vide application no.1(22)/2006-CCA dated 26/03/2007 for the post of Scientist (D) but he had not been called for interview, he wants reasons.
Grounds for the Second Appeal:
Unsatisfactory information received.
Relevant Facts emerging during Hearing:
The following were present
Appellant: Mr. Satish Kumar Sinha through VC
Respondent: Mr. P Ramachandran CPIO
The appellant stated that he had applied for the post of Scientist Group D but was not called for the interview and wants to know the reasons. The CPIO stated that the screening committee examined the appellant’s case and he was found ineligible as he did not fulfill the eligibility criteria for experience. He explained that the appellant has teaching experience but as per the advertisement published the candidate should have had experience in e-commerce solutions, security in e-commerce applications incorporating network security, secure-web services etc. The appellant requested that he may be provided the relevant extracts of the screening committee meeting which rejected his application. The CPIO agreed.
Decision notice:
As agreed by the CPIO the information as above should be provided to the appellant within 7 days from the date of receipt of this order.
The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
BASANT SETH
Information Commissioner
Citation: Mr. Satish Kumar Sinha v. Department of Electronics & IT M/o Communication and IT O/o the Controller of Certifying Authorities in File No. CIC/BS/A/2012/001919/4052