KPSC KAS 2017 · Question 154 of 200

You have been recently promoted to a post of Deputy Secretary in a Ministry of the Government of India. Immediately you have been entrusted with the task of appointing the ‘‘Technical Supervisors’’ on the basis of a written examination. According to the performance in the written examination, total 15 candidates have been shortlisted for total 3 posts. Now, based on their educational performance, work experience and track record you have to make a recommendation in order of preference. A senior official whom you consider your mentor also, asks you to recommend the name of a candidate amongst the first three choices. What will you do ?

Decision Making

1. ABring the matter to the knowledge of your immediate superior officer and do as he verbally directs.
2. BComply to the request of the senior officer who approached you as he is your mentor and you hold him in high regard and recommend the name of the candidate irrespective of the position where he or she stands.
3. CExamine the profile of all 15 candidates and take a decision on merit basis, even if it means that the candidate recommended by the senior who approached you gets selected eventually.Correct
4. DEnsure that the candidate recommended by your senior doesn’t get selected at all by placing him down in the preference as it will promote corrupt practices in office.