Can any citizen be discriminated against in public employment based on certain criteria?
No, a citizen cannot be discriminated against in public employment based on certain criteria such as religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence. This is ensured by Article 16(2) which states that no citizen shall be ineligible for or discriminated against in respect of any employment or office under the State on these grounds. However, Parliament may make laws regarding specific requirements for certain classes of employment or appointments to an office (Article 16(3)).