GUWAHATI, India, Feb. 9 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Jan. 9:
1. Heard Mr. R. Borah, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Ms. S. Baruah, the learned CGC, who appears on behalf of the respondents.
2. The petitioner herein is aggrieved by the rejection of the petitioner's candidature on the ground that the petitioner's height is below the prescribed limit.
3. The facts of the instant case as is apparent from the materials on record is that in pursuance to a Notice dated 05.09.2024 for recruitment to the post of Constable GD in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2025, the petitioner participated in the said recruitment process for the post of Constable GD.
4. It is very pertinent to take note of that Clause 12.5 of the Notice dated 05.09.2024 stipulates the Physical Standard Test (PST). The said Clause 12.5.1 deals with height, which being relevant, is reproduced herein under:-
12.5.1 Height:
12.5.1.1 Male: 170 cms
12.5.1.2 Female: 157 cms
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