The Supreme Court has reiterated the principle that candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) who secure higher marks than the cut-off for the unreserved (general) category must be treated as general category candidates and adjusted against unreserved posts. The Bench held that the “open category is open to all,” and merit is the sole criterion
Reserved Category Candidates Topping Merit List Must Be Adjusted Against Unreserved Vacancies: Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala HC Order
