# Supreme Court upholds 25% minimum viva-voce marks as valid 2026-08-09T06:11:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Supreme Court has held that fixing a minimum qualifying score of 25% in the viva-voce or interview stage is neither arbitrary nor whimsical. LiveLaw reports that the court described the requirement as rooted in profound administrative necessity, aimed at preserving the integrity, calibre, and quality of the selection process. The observation came in the Supreme Court Weekly Digest for July 16, 23, 2026. The ruling reinforces that interviews are not mere formalities but a critical filter to assess candidates beyond written tests. The decision applies to public service appointments where viva-voce benchmarks exist. ## Coverage - livelaw.in - livelaw.in Tags: administrative law, public services, recruitment, Supreme Court, viva-voce Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sc-upholds-minimum-25-marks-in-viva-voce-for-government-jobs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sc-upholds-minimum-25-marks-in-viva-voce-for-government-jobs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.