Jammu, November 10:
There is a big relief news for the youth who wish to enter the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service. Omar Abdullah’s government has increased the age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024. Now the age limit has been increased from 32 to 35 years for general category candidates. 37 years for reserved category and serving candidates and 38 years for physically handicapped candidates.
However, despite this relief, the demand to reserve a minimum of 50% of vacancies for open merit candidates. The demand for amendment in the reservation policy is still not resolved. This decision is a positive step for the youth preparing for Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service, but the dispute and demands regarding the reservation policy are still pending resolution.
As per the new notification, the maximum age limit for Open Merit (OM) category candidates will be 35 years.
For reserved category and service candidates, this limit has been fixed at 37 years.
For physically handicapped candidates, this limit will be 38 years.
This notification has been issued by the order of the Lieutenant Governor and its purpose is to provide an opportunity to more candidates to appear in the examination.