Selection is the process of choosing the best candidate from the pool of applications . The process of selection varies from organization to organization . Moreover , different methods of selection may be adopted for different positions in same organization . The process of selection involves : 

(i) Preliminary Screening : Preliminary screening is undertaken with the objective of eliminating all those applicants who do not fulfill the minimum requirements . 

(ii) Selection Tests : Different types of selection test may be carried out in order to evaluate a candidate of different parameters . Important tests used in selection process are : 

• Intelligence Tests : These includes important psychological tests which are useful in measuring the intelligence quotient of an individual . . 
• Aptitude Tests : These tests seek to evaluate the potential of a candidate in acquiring new skills and development . Thus the future success rate of a candidate can be anticipated . 
• Personality Tests : These tests seek to provide an insight into a person’s emotions , reactions , maturity and value systems etc. 
• Trade Tests : These tests seek to measure the knowledge , skills and proficiency that a candidate possess with regard to a particular job position . 
• Interest Tests : These tests are used to define the interests of the candidates , Activities that appeal Him / Her the most and determine the inclinations of a person towards certain career choices .

(iii) Employment Interview : An Interview involves a face to face interaction between the prospective candidate and the interviewer(s) . . 

(iv) Reference and Background Checking : In the job application form , the applicant is asked to give two to three references of the people in the same profession . 

(v) Selection Decision : Once the genuineness of the candidate has been ascertained , the organization has to take the final decision about hiring the candidate(s) . 

(vi) Medical Examination : A medical examination is advise in order to ascertain that the candidate does not suffer from any serious ailments which is likely to affect His / Her job performance . 

(vii) Contract of Employment : If selected candidates accepts the job offer , He / She is issued a Letter of Appointment which is the document that contains important details about the job like Job Title , Duties / Responsibilities , Date of Joining , Pay and Allowance etc.