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Recruitment cut-off changed mid-process — RTI for order

File RTI asking for **cut-off variation order**, reasons, meeting minutes of recruitment committee, category-wise impact analysis.

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 +====== Recruitment cut-off changed mid-process — RTI for order ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI asking for **cut-off variation order**, reasons, meeting minutes of recruitment committee, category-wise impact analysis.</WRAP>
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 +===== Legal framework =====
 +  * **Constitution Articles 14/16** — equality and fair procedure.
 +  * **Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. UoI (SC 2014)** — process transparency.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 5 questions to ask =====
 +  - Cut-off variation order (if any).
 +  - Meeting minutes authorising change.
 +  - Category-wise impact.
 +  - Reason for variation.
 +  - Appeal framework.
 +
 +===== Template =====
 +<code>
 +To: The Public Information Officer, Recruiting Authority
 +Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Cut-off variation order
 +
 +Cut-off for [post] was changed from [..] to [..]. Please furnish: (1) variation order, (2) minutes, (3) category impact, (4) reason, (5) appeal framework.
 +
 +Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Common mistakes =====
 +  * Not asking for **minutes** — the real paper trail.
 +  * Skipping **category-wise impact**.
 +
 +===== Case law anchors =====
 +  * **CIC/UPSC/A/2018/000234** — cut-off variation records disclosable.
 +
 +===== Pro tips =====
 +  * Pair with **CAT challenge** on arbitrariness ground.
 +  * Coalition of affected candidates stronger.
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +  * **Q: Retrospective cut-off change — legal?** Tribunal jurisprudence strict; RTI for **rationale + authority**.
 +  * **Q: Interview cut-off separate?** Yes, often — RTI for **each stage**.
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:rti-for-recruitment-merit-list|Merit list RTI]]
 +  * [[:file-rti-online-india|How to file an RTI]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  - Constitution Articles 14, 16. UPSC Regulations.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
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