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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

Prakash Sinha has been a librarian for a government institution for three years. Prior to this he was a University Librarian for 7 years after completing his Ph.D. in Library Science. He graduated in 1991 with 68 percent in Library Science. He is exactly 40 years of age on the specified date.

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.