A software company has decided to recruit engineers. The following criteria is to be applied. A candidate must

(i) be an engineering graduate with at least 70% marks in graduation and 80% marks in HSC.

(ii) have work experience of minimum 2 year.

(iii) be ready to sign a bond of three years.

(iv) not be more than 25 years and not less than 22 years as on 1.7.2021. However, if the candidate fulfils all the above criteria except

(a) (i), but has obtained 85% in HSC and has at least three years experience of working, the case may be referred to the Director.

(b) (iii), but is willing to pay an amount of 2 lakh, if he is required to leave- the case may be referred to the HR.

In question below, details one candidate are given. You have to take one of the following courses of action based on the information provided and mark the number of that course of action as your answer. The reference date is 1.7.2021.

Kaushal is a Software Engineer and has been working as an Assistant Engineer for the past three years. He had scored 68% and 85% marks in graduation and HSC respectively. He has just completed 25 years of age. He is ready to sign a bond of three years.