The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (JKPDP) on Friday urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to clear the file seeking relaxation in the upper age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination. The file was sent by the government for approval.
MLA Pulwama Waheed Parra wrote to the LG, saying that such a change would reflect compassion, fairness, and sensitivity towards young aspirants who have endured many setbacks.
On November 10, the Jammu and Kashmir government announced an upper age limit of 35 from the previous 30 years for open merit candidates appearing for the exam in the Union Territory.
For reserved category candidates, the age limit has been set at 37 years, while for persons with physical disabilities; the age has been increased to 38 years.
In his letter to the LG, Parra wrote, “I write to you on behalf of countless youngsters of Jammu and Kashmir who have long been preparing for the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination 2025, which is only two days from now.”
“It is understood that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has transmitted a formal proposal seeking age relaxation for candidates who lost valuable preparation years due to circumstances entirely beyond their control. Minister from the Jammu and Kashmir government constantly stated that the proposal is complete in all aspects, and the file now awaits your kind consideration,” Parra’s letter stated.
Highlighting the urgency of the matter, Parra added that any delay or refusal of this just and widely supported request could deepen the sense of exclusion among the youth, at a time when restoring public faith in government institutions is crucial.
He said a timely, much-needed decision would resolve an administrative issue as well as the issue of hardworking, aspiring youth in the UT.
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