Directions : A reputed Research Institute decided to select research assistant applying the following selection criteria :
The candidate must
a) be a post-graduate with minimum 60% marks.
b) have at least two research publications.
c) have studied statistics as one of the subjects at graduation.
d) have at least one year’s experience in teaching or research.
e) be not less than 25 years and not more than 30 years of age as on 16.7.2015.
However, if a candidate fulfills all other conditions
except:
i) (b) above but has done Ph.D., the case may be referred to the Chairman of the institute,
ii) (a) above but has secured minimum 50% marks at post-graduation and has also completed M.Phil, the case may be referred to the Director,
iii) (d) above but has three years experience of working in industry, the case may be referred to the President,
iv) (c) above but has studied Research Methodology at graduate or post-graduate level, the case may be referred to the Executive Director.
Based on the above criteria and the information given in each of the following cases, you have to take a decision. You are not to assume anything. In case you find that the given data is insufficient to make a decision, give ‘data inadequate’ as you answer. The cases are being given to you as on 16.7.2015.
Rita has completed 25 years recently, and has a bright academic career all through. She is B.Sc. in Statistics with distinction. She has done her post-graduation securing 70% marks, and has got her Ph.D. very recently. She is working as a research fellow in a reputed academic institute since 2013.
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