HC allows 49 persons above upper age limit of 23 yrs to apply for sepoy, constable posts

Cuttack: Orissa high court on Friday asked the Odisha Police State Selection Board to allow 49 applicants, who had crossed the upper age limit of 23 years, to submit their application forms and take part in the recruitment process for 1,360 posts of sepoys/constables in 16 battalions. Advertisement for these posts was published on Aug 29, with the deadline for submitting applications being Oct 22. On Sept 27, all 49 candidates, belonging to various categories, filed a petition challenging the advertisement. On Friday, advocate Rajib Rath, representing the petitioners, requested the court to direct SSB to allow them to submit their application forms and appear in the open competitive recruitment examination for 2024-25. Rath argued that although the last recruitment for these posts was held in 2018, no age relaxation was provided for those who had crossed 23 years in the interim. The petitioner’s counsel sought relaxation of the upper age limit by amending and modifying the eligibility clause in the Aug 29 advertisement, taking into account the Covid-19 pandemic, Odisha Civil Service (Fixation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1989 and Order 21 of Odisha Battalion Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Sepoys or Constables, Havildars and ASI (Armed) Order, 2022), which includes a relaxation clause. It was also highlighted that according to 1989 Rules, the upper age limit for all state govt services was set at 32 years.After considering the submissions, the bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra issued an interim order stating, “The petitioners shall be permitted to apply...and also participate in the recruitment process.”

Sudhakaran asks CPM to review party panel members age limit

Former minister G Sudhakaran has urged the CPM to review its decision to impose a 75-year age limit on party functionaries, arguing that seasoned leaders are essential for the party's success. He questioned the fairness of excluding experienced politicians from party positions and highlighted that such a rule was not part of the Communist manifesto or constitution.

Sudhakaran asks CPM to review party panel members age limit

Former minister G Sudhakaran of the CPM has called for a review of the party's decision to set 75 years as the retirement age for its functionaries, arguing it negatively impacts the party. Highlighting historical figures and current exemptions, he questions the fairness and effectiveness of the rule implemented three years ago.

HSSC Constable Recruitment 2024: Registrations close tomorrow for over 5600 posts, here's the direct link to apply

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) will close applications for 5,666 Haryana Police Constable positions on October 1. Vacancies include 4,000 for General Duty Male Constables and 600 for General Duty Female Constables. Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Hindi or Sanskrit till Class 10. The selection process includes PMT, PST, and a Knowledge Test.

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