This document contains the original judgement for the case of Alok Shukla And Anr Vs State Of UP And 2 Ors. The writ petition concerns the exclusion of a Post Graduate Degree in Geology as a permissible qualification for the post of Mines Officer and B.Sc. in Geology for Mines Inspector, as per an advertisement dated 19.01.2022. The court discusses the relevant service rules and legal precedents regarding the prescription of qualifications. Ultimately, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction for the petitioners to make a detailed representation to the Director, Geology & Mining, UP, for consideration.