Provisions to relax the upper age limit from 32 to 38 years for the state civil service exams has been announced by the government of Odisha. These provisions are for the State Civil Services Rules, 1989 Act. According to these regulations and new provisions, the upper age limit for entry into the government and state civil services will be from 32 to 38 years.
In the case of people belonging to the categories of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, Women, and Persons with Disabilities, the age limit is relaxable.
Upper age limit relaxations in Odisha Civil Services Examination
- SC/ST/SEBC: 43 years (38+5)
- Women of all categories: 43 years (38+5)
- General PwD category: 48 (38+10)
- SC/ST/SEBC PwD categories (including women): 53 years (38+10+5)
Purpose of these Provisions
Because of Covid-19, there was a delay in recruitments. Due to this, these provisions have been made.
Here is the statement issued by the Odisha government- “It has been brought to the notice of the government that the recruitment process has been delayed due to unavoidable reasons. As a result, the age of the candidates passes and they are unable to participate in the recruitment examinations.”