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Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow:

A Research Institute is recruiting a librarian to digitise its information resources among other duties. Candidates must possess the following criteria. The candidate must -

(I) be not less than 35 years and not exceed 40 years as on 01.11.2009.

(II) have a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science with 65 percent marks.

(III) have a Ph.D. in Library Science.

(IV) have post qualification experience of at least 4 year in a University Library.

However if the candidate fulfil the abovementioned criteria except -

[A] at (II) above but the candidate has a UGC NET certification with all the other above criteria fulfilled he/she may be referred to the Dean.

[B] at (IV) above but all the eligibility criteria are met and the candidate has at least one year experience in a research institute he/she may be offered contractual appointment for a year.

Based on the above criteria study carefully whether the following candidates are eligible for the recruitment process and mark your answer as follows. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question.

All cases are given to you as on 1.11.2009.

Mark answer

Dr. Samir Bali has a Ph.D. in Library Science and has been with the Institute of Fundamental Research as Assistant Librarian since October 2008. He graduated with a degree in Library and Information Science in 1994 at the age of 22. He obtained 70 percent in his graduation.

A) If he/she is to be shortlisted.

B) If he/she is not to be shortlisted.

C) If he/she should be referred to the Dean.

D) If he/she may be offered contractual appointment if required.

E) If the data provided is inadequate to take a decision.