Eligibility Decision — HR/Personnel Profile (self-contained policy + candidate) Policy (HR/Personnel roles): • PG degree/diploma in HR/Personnel with ≥ 60%. • Graduation with ≥ 55%. • Selection process score ≥ 50%. • Relevant HR/Personnel experience ≥ 5 years. • All met → Select; senior referral only if experience ≥ 10 years with all minima met; clear shortfall → Not to be selected; missing critical data → Information inadequate. Candidate: Meena Srivastava — Deputy Personnel Manager, 4 years; PG Diploma (HR) 68%; Graduation 50%; Selection 50%; Born 6 March 1978. Determine the decision code.

Introduction / Context:
This profile features two potential issues: a low graduation percentage and insufficient tenure. Either one would be disqualifying under independent minima. The exercise reinforces the “no compensation” principle unless a waiver is written.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Thresholds: PG HR ≥ 60%; Graduation ≥ 55%; Selection ≥ 50%; Experience ≥ 5 years.
• Candidate: Graduation 50% (below 55%); Experience 4 years (below 5 years) despite strong PG (68%) and acceptable selection (50%).
• No waiver or referral-for-deficit is defined.

Concept / Approach:
Check each threshold independently; any failure results in “not to be selected.” A strong PG result cannot offset deficits in graduation percentage or experience unless explicitly allowed.

Step-by-Step Solution:
PG HR: 68% → Pass.Graduation: 50% → Fail (cutoff 55%).Selection: 50% → Pass (exact cutoff).Experience: 4 years → Fail (cutoff 5 years).Two independent failures → Decision = Not to be selected.

Verification / Alternative check:
Even if tenure were rounded, the graduation shortfall stands. Policy requires “≥” not “near,” and the candidate does not meet the minimums.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“To be selected” contradicts two shortfalls. “Information inadequate” is false; all fields are specified. “Refer to Director-Personnel” is for senior approval, not deficit waivers.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing rank/title (Deputy Manager) with eligibility minima; titles do not override baseline thresholds unless a separate rule exists.

Final Answer:
if the candidate is not to be selected