Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 9,25

Summary The petitioner challenged the rejection of his candidature for the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), arguing that he had obtained the required Bachelor's degree before the interview and should have been allowed to continue in the recruitment process. The Court held that eligibility had to exist on the advertisement's closing date, and since the petitioner obtained his degree only in February 2025—after the closing date of 09.08.2024—he was ineligible. The Court further found that the other candidates cited by the petitioner had acquired their degrees before the closing date, making their cases distinguishable. Accordingly, the petition was dismissed. Sections/Rules Used Article 9, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Article 25, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion & Transfer) Rules, 1974 SPSC Recruitment Management Regulations Two 2-Word Descriptions Recruitment Eligibility Degree Requirement ORDER  Through this petition, petitioner has claimed following reliefs: “a) To declare that the action of the Respondents is illegal and malafide by setting aside/suspending the impugned orders dated 10-06-2025 (Annexure "E") and rejection order dated 14-07-2025 (Annexure "I") being illegal, unlawful, void ab-initio, discriminative and against Article 9 and 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan. To direct the Respondents to give the same treatment to the petitioner as provided to other candidates mentioned at S.No: 26, 28, & 33 of Rejection List dated 10-06-2025 (Annexure "E") as the said candidates have been declared qualified vide orders dated 28-07-2025 (Annexure "J") for the appointment of ASI and further direct the Respondents to issue appointment letter to the petitioner to the post of ASI by issuing revised list for appointment   to the post of ASI in reference to the said orders dated 28-07-2025 & insert the name of the petitioner therein. To grant any other / further or better relief which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.”   Counsel for the petitioner contended that the petitioner applied for the post of…