Question

Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below.

The following criteria have been introduced for the appointment of a scientist in a research organization. Candidates:

1) Must be a postgraduate in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry subject with a minimum of 65% marks

2) Age should not be less than 26 years and not more than 35 years as on 01-01-2018

3) Must have a post doctoral degree with more than 50% marks

4) Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the above fields

5) Should be prepared to be under probation for one year

If the candidate satisfies all the criteria other than (3), he may be designated as Project Scientist.

If the candidate satisfies all the above criteria other than (3) and (4) he may be referred for the post of Junior Scientist.

If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 7 years of experience in the relevant fields, he/she can be designated as a Senior Scientist. If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 12 years of experience in the relevant field, he/she can be designated as Principal Scientist.

Varun's age is 27 years as of 1/1/18, he obtained his bachelor's and master's degree in chemistry with 72% and 76% marks respectively. He also had 4 years of experience in the relevant field and was ready to be under probation for one year of the job. to what position he may be assigned

1. Junior Scientist
2. Scientist
3. Project Scientist
4. Senior Scientist

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Project Scientist

All conditions are as follows;

Condition Number	Detail	Fulfillment
(1)	Must be a postgraduate in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry subject with a minimum of 65% marks	Yes
(2)	Age should not be less than 26 years and not more than 35 years as on 01-01-2018	Yes
(3)	Must have a post-doctoral degree with more than 50% marks	No
(4)	Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the above fields	Yes
(5)	Should be prepared to be under probation for one year	Yes
	If the candidate satisfies all the criteria other than (3), he may be designated as Project Scientist.	-
	If the candidate satisfies all the above criteria other than (3) and (4) he may be referred for the post of Junior Scientist.	-
	If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 7 years of experience in the relevant fields, he/she can be designated as a Senior Scientist. If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 12 years of experience in the relevant field, he/she can be designated as Principal Scientist.	-

Varun's fulfill all the conditions except condition (3).

So, the case is designated as Project Scientist.

Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.