Diploma Holders Cannot Transfer to Degree Cadre If Already Qualified at Recruitment : Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed petitions challenging the revocation of Civil Engineers’ transfer from Diploma Holders to Degree Holders cadre.

The Court ruled that under Rule 6(d) of the Rajasthan Subordinate Engineering (Building and Roads Branch) Service Rules, 1973, only those who obtained a degree after being appointed as Diploma Holders could benefit, excluding those who already possessed both qualifications at the time of recruitment.

It held that allowing such movement would violate legislative intent, deprive unemployed degree holders, and create an anomalous situation.

The Court emphasized that Rule 6(d) had lost its relevance due to the current abundance of engineering colleges.