26/08/2026
For years, JKAS aspirants across Jammu & Kashmir have been raising a genuine and justified demand โ relaxation in the upper age limit for JKPSC examinations.
Why is this demand genuine?
๐ J&K aspirants lost precious years due to the abrogation of Article 370, prolonged internet shutdowns, and repeated lockdowns that disrupted preparation cycles.
๐ The COVID-19 pandemic further delayed exam cycles, coaching access, and opportunities โ a setback shared by aspirants nationwide, but felt more acutely here due to added regional disruptions.
๐ Many other states and UPSC itself have granted age/attempt relaxations in special circumstances โ J&K aspirants are simply asking for parity, not favoritism.
๐ Delayed notifications, irregular exam calendars, and administrative bottlenecks in JKPSC have cost aspirants years that should rightfully count in their favor.
This is not about seeking shortcuts โ it's about restoring a fair and equal platform for those who have already sacrificed so much for their dream of public service.
The administration must recognize this demand not as a plea, but as a matter of justice and equity.
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