Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital

Order Date: 21 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Sataypal Saini, holder of a National Trade Certificate from Government Industrial Training Institute, Haridwar, participated in the selection for the post of Instructor (Fitter) conducted by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission.
  • Respondents: State of Uttarakhand; Directorate of Training and Employment; Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (the selecting body).
  • Saini’s name appeared in the second provisional merit list but was not recommended for appointment; he filed Writ Petition Service Single No.1922 of 2026 seeking a direction for appointment under the Diploma/Degree category.
  • The Court noted the record and, without expressing any opinion on the merits, disposed of the petition.

Final Outcome

  • The Court permitted the petitioner to make a representation to the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission within ten days of the order.
  • The Commission must decide on the representation within eight weeks thereafter, as per law.
  • The pending application was also disposed of.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Public Service Recruitment