The government has relaxed the upper age limit to 35 years for open merit candidates appearing for combined competitive exams of the Union Territory.
The upper age limit for reserved category candidates has been set at 37 years while for persons with physical disability, it is 38 years, according to an official order.
The relaxation comes after fervent demands of the candidates for the last four years. The government is also considering relaxing the age for police jobs.
The Lieutenant Governor administration had after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A reduced the age limit for CCE exams to 32 for general category candidates while the age limit was 35 for category candidates.
With this measure, the ruling National Conference said it has fulfilled another election promise.
“As promised in our Manifesto, the JKNC government prescribes revised upper age limit for Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination. We wish all the candidates good luck with their preparations!” the party posted on X.
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) on Sunday postponed the preliminary examination for the CCE- 2024 which was scheduled for November 17, 2024.
“The fresh dates for the said examination shall be notified separately,” said controller of examination, JKPSA in a notice.