Is there any age limit specified in the HPSC Exam notification?
Age Limit in HPSC Exam Notification
In the HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) Exam notification, there is a specified age limit for candidates applying for various posts. The age limit varies depending on the category of the candidate and the particular position they are applying for. The details of the age limit are mentioned in the official notification released by HPSC for each examination.
General Age Limit
For most of the HPSC exams, the general age limit is between 18 years to 42 years. However, this age limit may vary for different positions and categories of candidates. The upper age limit may also be relaxed for certain reserved categories and physically handicapped candidates as per the government norms.
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
The HPSC provides age relaxation to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules. The details of age relaxation for different categories are mentioned in the official notification. Here are some common categories and their corresponding age relaxations:
1. SC/ST Candidates: There is generally an age relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST category.
2. OBC Candidates: Candidates belonging to the OBC category may get an age relaxation of up to 3 years.
3. PwD Candidates: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates can avail of age relaxation as per the government guidelines. The extent of age relaxation depends on the percentage of disability.
Other Factors Affecting Age Limit
Apart from the category-based age relaxation, there are some other factors that may affect the age limit in HPSC exams. These factors include:
1. Experience: In certain exams, there may be an upper age limit relaxation for candidates having relevant work experience in the respective field.
2. Departmental Candidates: Departmental candidates, who are already serving in a government department, may get age relaxation based on their years of service.
3. Ex-servicemen: Ex-servicemen candidates may also get age relaxation as per the government rules.
It is important for candidates to carefully read the official notification for each HPSC exam to understand the specific age limit and any relaxations available for their category. The age limit criteria mentioned in the notification are strictly followed during the selection process, and candidates failing to meet the specified age criteria may be disqualified from the examination.