What does Article 335 address?
Article 335 of the Indian Constitution deals with the claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts. It states that the claims of members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes should be taken into consideration while making appointments to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or a State, consistent with the maintenance of efficiency of administration. The article also allows provisions in favor of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for relaxation in qualifying marks in examinations or lowering evaluation standards for reservation in promotions.