Central Administrative Tribunal
Gandam Srivani vs Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) on 13 October 2026
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HYDERABAD (TELANGANA)
NO. 5-10-193, 1ST FLOOR, HACA BHAVAN,HYDERABAD - 500004
Order Sheet
Item no.: 47
O.A./787/2026 (TELANGANA)
[ SELECTION ]
Court No.: 3
No of Adjournment:
Order Dated: 13/10/2026
GANDAM SRIVANI
Vs
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI (NVS)
For Applicant(s) Advocate : B RAMULU
For Respondent(s) Advocate : N NAGA PRASANTHI
Order of The Tribunal
In the instant O.A., the applicant is seeking the following relief:
“…to declare the action of the respondents, more particularly, the 2nd and 3rd respondents in issuing Not-Eligibility Certificate (Checklist) dated; 29-09-2026
with a reason of that the "B.Sc (Computer Application) not eligible criteria for the post, Hence applicant Not Eligible" declaring the applicant ineligible to participate in the further process of selection (interview) and consequential appointment for the post of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Computer Science, pursuant to the Direct Recruitment Notification No. 1 of 2025, dated 13-11- 2025, though the applicant is having the requisite qualification of B.Sc (Computer Application) which is equivalent to the prescribed qualification under the notification is being illegal, arbitrary, perverse, untair, discriminatory, besides being violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents, to forthwith, permit the applicant to participate in further process of selection, which is scheduled from 25-09-2026
to
14-10-2026
including
interview
and
consequential appointment order for the post of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Computer Science, pursuant to the Recruitment Notification No. 1 of 2025, dated 13-11-2025 by suspending the operation of the Not-Eligibility Certificate (Checklist) dated; 29-09-2026 issued by the respondents with all consequential benefits and pass such other order or orders as deemed fit and proper in facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice.”
The applicant presses for urgent Interim relief as under:
“Pending disposal of the above original application, it is further prayed that this Hon'ble Tribunal may be pleased to direct the respondents to forthwith, permit the applicant to participate in further process of selection, which is scheduled from 25-09-2026 to 14-10-2026 including interview and consequential issuance of appointment order to the applicant for the post of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Computer Science in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti pursuant to the Direct Recruitment Notification No. 1 of 2025, dated; 13-11-2025 by suspending the operation of the Not-Eligibility Certificate (Checklist) dated; 29-09-2026 issued by the respondents with all consequential benefits and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Tribunal may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.”
Referring to the Recruitment Notification 01/2025, counsel for the applicant draws attention to the essential qualification for the post of TGT (Computer Science), which reads as under:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Application (BCA) with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution/University.
OR
Graduation in Computer Science/IT from a recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and also in aggregate provided that the Computer Science subject must have studied in all the years as main subject OR
BE/B.Tech. (Computer Science/Information Technology) with at least 50%
marks from a recognized institution/University.
2- Qualified in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper-Il) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
3- Bachelor's degree in Education from NCTE recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks OR
Three years integrated B.Ed. - M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/
University with at least 50% marks.
Four years integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized institution/University including B.Ed. component.
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1. Experience of working in a residential school.
2. Working knowledge of English and Hindi/ other regional language. The counsel for the applicant draws attention to the fact that he has crossed all hurdles except that his case has not been considered, vide the verification certificate, dt.29.09.2026, for non-possession of requisite qualification vis-à-vis the post involved, i.e., TGT (Computer Science). Counsel for the applicant lays emphasis on the fact that the curriculum in B.Sc-Computer Application, undergone by the applicant, is identical to the requisite qualification of B.Sc. (Computer Science) in as much the applicant has studied computer science as a main subject for all the years. However, on the contrary, we observe that as per the certificate, dt.21.01.2013, issued by the Kakatiya University, the subject ‘Computer Application’ is shown as an optional subject, that too only for the year 2010. Therefore, even if we presume the applicant’s contention, to be correct, at this stage, a mere perusal of the certificate shows that it is not the case of the applicant that he has studied computer science as a ‘main’ subject for all the years, which is mandated as per the above-mentioned notification. Much reliance is placed to a clarification, dt.23.09.2026 & 03.10.2026, issued by the Ewing Christian College and Maharaja Ganga Singh University, respectively, regarding the similarity and syllabus and equivalence of the requisite degree vis-à-vis the degree in question. The jurisdiction of this Tribunal is very limited for adjudicating the present matter. It is also noted that, as per the pleadings, the applicant contends that the degree possessed by her is not the requisite qualification as per the notification but only an equivalent course. Merely because the applicant stands a chance to participate in the selection process does not ipso-facto give her the right to participate in the same unless and until she possesses the qualification mandated as per the notification/ Recruitment Rules, no Interim Relief can be granted at this stage. For that matter, if the applicant is able to succeed at a later stage, appropriate directions may be issued by this Tribunal for conducting the interview at that point of time. However, at this stage, the applicant’s prayer for grant of Interim Relief cannot be acceded to.
Mrs. N Naga Prasanthi, ld. Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the Respondents. Four weeks’ time is granted to the Respondents to file reply to the O.A. List the case on 16.12.2026. In the meantime, pleadings in the matter may be completed. Order dasti.
Varun Sindhu Kul Kaumudi Member (A) MR MANISH GARG Member (J) Minhajul Haque ( court master )