Final merit list after the interviews for BS-16 & 17 posts would be prepared on the basis of interviews only in non-test cases and on the basis of aggregate marks of screening (MCQ) test and interview in test cases whereas for BS-18 and above posts, final merit list shall be based on aggregate of marks obtained in written (descriptive) test and the interview. The following criteria shall be followed for drawing final merit list:-

1. When aggregate marks of screening (MCQ) test/ written (descriptive) test and interview in respect of more than one candidate are equal, the one who gets higher marks in interview be treated as senior in merit.
2. When marks of interview and screening (MCQ) test/ written (descriptive) test are also equal, one who is older in age be treated as senior in merit.
3. When marks in interview and screening (MCQ) test/ written (descriptive) test are equal as well as date of birth is the same then the one who possesses higher academic qualifications such as M.Phil. or Ph.D. in the prescribed field where minimum required qualification is Master’s Degree, may be treated as senior in merit.
4. In case of equivalence at (1), (2) & (3) above, the one who has acquired higher Grade/Division/higher percentage of marks in the minimum prescribed qualification may be treated as senior inmerit.
5. In case of equivalence at (1), (2), (3) & (4) above, the one who has acquired the minimum prescribed qualification earlier than the other candidate, may be treated as senior.