PDP Urges J&K L-G to Approve JKAS Age-Limit Relaxation Before Dec. 7 Exam

Overview

• Jammu and Kashmir PDP legislator Waheed ur Rehman Para wrote to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha seeking immediate clarity on age relaxation for JKAS aspirants.
• Para posted his letter on X after saying he received numerous calls from students seeking relief before the test window opens.
• The proposed relaxation would set the upper age at 35 for open merit, 37 for reserved categories, and 38 for persons with disabilities, as outlined by the government on November 10.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has issued admit cards for the JKAS exam beginning December 7.
• There is still no official word on whether the pending approval will be granted or whether any relaxation would apply to candidates sitting for this exam.