The Plant Supervisor is preparing the list of candidates after taking an interview. The correct sequence of steps to be followed by him in this selection process would be:
(A) Reference and background checks
(B) Selection decision
(C) Job offer
(D) Medical Examination
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B), (D), (C)
(A) Reference and background checks — first. After the interview, the supervisor verifies what the candidates have said, by contacting former employers, teachers or other references.
(B) Selection decision — second. From the candidates who have passed the tests, the interview and the checks, the final choice is made.
(D) Medical Examination — third. The chosen candidate must be found physically fit before he is appointed.
(C) Job offer — fourth. Only a candidate who has cleared all the earlier steps receives the letter of appointment.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iv) Reference and Background Checks: Many employers request names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and, gaining additional information on an applicant. …” “(v) Selection Decision: The final decision has to be made from among the candidates who pass the tests, interviews and reference checks. …” “(vi) Medical Examination: After the selection decision and before the job offer is made, the candidate is required to undergo a medical fitness test. …” “(vii) Job Offer: The next step in the selection process is job offer to those applicants who have passed all the previous hurdles. …” |