WP(C) 6727/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA Heard Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners as well a s Mr. B. J. Ghosh, learned State Counsel. The matter pertains to recruitment of constable (AB) in the Assa m Police. We are concerned with such requirement in Golaghat district. According to the petitioners, they all did very well in the enti re selection process including physical test, but surprisingly, their names were not included in the select list. Further stand of the petitioners is that since vacancies are available, they should be appointed. The respondents in their cou nter affidavit have contended that for the district of Golaghat 73 posts were al lotted. In addition, 23 more posts were allotted to clear backlog vacancies for SC, ST(P) and ST(H). Further 4 posts were reserved for compassionate appointment . The Selection Committee comprised of members as indicated in par agraph 4 of the counter affidavit. In paragraph 10 of the counter affidavit, the breakup of the posts category wise has been given. It has also been stated that the last candidate in order of merit had secured 64.50 marks as against the mar ks secured by the petitioners, which are, 50.50, 60, 55 and 61.50. Accordingly t he names of the petitioners could not be included in the select list. If the last selected candidate had secured 64.50 marks, there is no question of accommodating the petitioners, who secured the aforesaid marks o f below 64.50. The aforesaid specific stand of the respondents in their counter affidavit filed on 4.2.2011 has not been denied by the petitioners by filing an y reply affidavit. Ms. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that since the petitioners have secured the aforesaid marks and there are vacancies, the r espondents should consider candidates below 64.50 so as to accommodate them agai nst the said vacancies. Mr. Ghosh, learned State Counsel, on the other hand subm its that the selection itself having been conducted for the aforementioned posts , there is no question of extending the select list to accommodate the petitione rs beyond the advertised posts. In view of the above, no relief can be granted to the petitioner s. Accordingly, writ petition stands dismissed.