GO MS No 19 Dt 02.06.2016 Scheduled Castes Development Department – Age Concession in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the purpose of Direct Recruitment beyond 31.05.2016 upto 31.05.2021 – Orders – Issued.
ORDER:
- Upliftment of the disadvantaged persons of the Society and providing equal opportunities to all, is the policy of the Government. To achieve this objective, the Government is providing age concession in Direct Recruitment to Public Service in favour of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The upper age limit is raised by five (5) years to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes category from time to time. The age concession was last extended up to 31.05.2016 vide G.O. 1st read above.
- The need for adequate representation in Public Service for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is further reviewed and after careful consideration, Government have decided to allow the age concession of five (5) years in favour of the Scheduled Cates and Scheduled Tribes Candidates for a further period of (5) years beyond 31.05.2016.
- Accordingly, Government direct that the upper age concession of five (5) years shall be allowed, beyond 31.05.2016, up to 31.05.2021, in favour of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Direct Recruitment, over and above, the age limit prescribed in the Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules/Special Rules.
- The above concession shall be in force till the end of May, 2021.
- Necessary amendments to the Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules will be issued by the General Administration (Ser.) Department.
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