Analyse the given information and answer the question that follows.

The criteria for selecting a Branch Manager have been given as under:

The candidate must:

1. Be a graduate in any stream with at least 50% marks.

2. Hold a post-graduate diploma in any stream of management with 60% marks.

3. Be between 25 and 35 years old on the date of application

4. Have branch managing experience of more than 2 years

The following exceptions apply:

A. If a candidate meets all other criteria except 4 above, the candidate will be referred to the General Manager.

B. A candidate whose age is more than 35 years but less than 40 years will be referred to the Assistant Manager.

Ashish Agarwal is a B.A. in English with post-graduation in Marketing Management. He has scored more than 52% in graduation and more than 65% in post-graduation. He is 47 years of age. He has experience as branch manager of 15 years.

What decision should be taken about this candidate?