Students’ body seeks age relaxation for SI recruitment
The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday sent a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a one-time age relaxation for aspirants of the Jammu & Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector (JKPSI) recruitment process. The association has called for raising the upper age limit to 32 years, aiming to provide fairness and equal opportunity for hundreds of aspirants who have been adversely affected by delays in the recruitment process.
Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the JKSA, stated that the current upper age limit of 28 years, as specified in the latest recruitment notification, has disqualified many deserving candidates. “These aspirants have been preparing diligently for this opportunity but have been left ineligible due to unforeseen delays caused by court cases, administrative issues, and the disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic,” he explained.
Nasir emphasised that the delays in the recruitment process had extended far beyond the anticipated timeline, leaving many candidates excluded due to age constraints. The current age limit for the recruitment process is set between 18 to 28 years.
In the letter, the association urged the Union Home Minister to consider granting a one-time age relaxation as a fair solution to the issue. “We urge the Home Minister to raise the upper age limit to 32 years and provide a one-time relaxation. This step would address the concerns of affected candidates and ensure that deserving aspirants are not excluded due to circumstances beyond their control,” the letter reads.
Nasir also pointed out that other states and Union Territories had provided similar relaxations in their recruitment processes to address delays, and hence, he called for the same measure to be applied in Jammu & Kashmir. He argued that such a step would not only restore faith in the recruitment process but also reaffirm the government’s commitment to inclusivity, fairness and the welfare of the youth in the Union Territory.
