JAYANT BANERJI, J. - (1.) This writ petition has been filed for the following main prayer: "(1) issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding and directing the respondent nos.2 and 3 to permit the petitioner to appear before the Interview Board to the post of Assistant Professor (Chemistry) on the basis of the advertisement no.46/2014 and consider her candidature to the post of Assistant Professor (Chemistry)."
(2.) Heard Shri Ved Byas Mishra, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Standing Counsel for respondent no.1 and Shri B.N. Singh, learned counsel for respondent nos.2 and 3.
(3.) It has been contended on behalf of the petitioner that in pursuance of a notification issued by the respondent no.2-U.P. Higher Education Services Commission (the Commission), the petitioner, who is duly qualified, applied for the post of Assistant Professor (Chemistry) on 6 April 2014. She appeared for the written examination on the basis of the Admit Card issued by the Commission and the result of the written examination was declared on 20 July 2016 wherein the petitioner was declared successful. Thereafter, the petitioner was issued an interview letter on 18 March 2017 to appear before the Interview Board on 28 March 2017. However, on 23 March 2017, a message was sent by the Commission on the mobile of the petitioner that the interview has been postponed and the next date will be announced later.;