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(f) Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance nor can the fee be held in

reserve for any other examination or selection.

5. CONCESSIONS & RELAXATIONS:

(a) The upper age limit in case of Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers
including ECOs/SSCOs shall be relaxed by five years subject to the condition that on the closing date
for receipt of applications the continuous service rendered in the Armed Forces by an Ex-Serviceman is
not less than six months after attestation. This relaxation is also available to ECOs/SSCOs who have
completed their initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service and whose assignment has
been extended beyond five years as on closing date and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues
certificates that they will be released within 3 months on selection from the date of receipt of offer of
appointment. Candidates claiming age relaxation under this para would be required to produce a
certificate in the prescribed proforma to the Commission.

NOTE: Ex Servicemen who have already secured regular employment under the Central Govt. in a Civil
Post are permitted the benefit of age relaxation as admissible for Ex-Servicemen for securing another
employment in any higher post or service under the Central Govt. However, such candidates will not be
eligible for the benefit of reservation, if any for Ex-Servicemen in Central Govt. jobs.

(b) In order to qualify for the concession under(a) above, candidates concerned
would be required to produce a certificate that they have been released from the Defence Forces. The
certificate for Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs should be signed by
the appropriate authorities specified below and should also specify the period of service in the Defence
Forces:-
(i) In case of Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs:
Army: Directorate of Personnel Service, Army Headquarters, New Delhi.
Navy: Directorate of Personnel Services Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.
Air Force: Directorate of Personnel Services, Air Headquarters, New Delhi.

(ii) In case of JCOs/ORs and equivalent of the Navy and Air Forces:
Army: By various Regimental Record Offices.
Navy: Naval Records, Bombay
Air Force: Air Force Records, New Delhi.

(c) Age relaxation for Central Government employees:

The upper age limit is relaxable for Central/U.T. Govt. Servants up to 5 years as per instructions issued
by the Govt. of India from time to time. (10 years for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled
Tribes and 8 years for persons belonging to other Backward Classes in respect of the posts reserved for
them in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government of India). This relaxation will be
admissible to Government servants with 3 years continuous service in Central Government and working
in posts which are in the same line or allied cadre and where a relation could be established that the
service already rendered in that particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of
the post to which recruitment is being made. Decision in this regard will rest with the Commission. A
candidate claiming to belong to the category of Central Government servant and thus seeking age
relaxation under this para would be required to produce a Certificate in the prescribed proforma issued
after the date of advertisement from his/her Employer on the office letter head to the effect that he/she
is a regularly appointed Central Government Servant and not on casual/adhoc/daily wages/hourly
paid/contract basis employee.

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Comprehending these protocols ensures candidates can effectively utilize applicable age relaxations. Misinterpretation could lead to disqualification from recruitment due to missing requisite certifications or failing to meet continuous service criteria. Awareness equips candidates to gather necessary documentation timely, thereby adhering to recruitment eligibility requirements .

notifications dictate specific relaxation parameters per category, ensuring structured and equitable policy application. For instance, order consistency across castes and employment sectors facilitates policy clarity. Moreover, they empower decision-making bodies to validate candidates' claims for age exemption, aligning with government service eligibility requisites .

Central Government employees must have three years of continuous service in posts within the same line or allied cadre, where their existing experience is deemed beneficial for new roles. Age relaxation of up to five years is available, with further relaxation for SC/ST (10 years) and OBC (8 years) if applicable. This is contingent upon verification by the employing authority via a prescribed certificate .

Central Government employees working on a casual, ad-hoc, daily wages, hourly paid, or contract basis do not qualify for age relaxation. This is because the document mandates that eligibility for age relaxation is conditioned on being regularly appointed and having three continuous years of service in roles within the same or allied cadre where service experience is advantageous .

The Directorate of Personnel Service offices for the Army, Navy, and Air Force are responsible for issuing certificates verifying the service details of Commissioned Officers, including ECOs/SSCOs. These documents affirm the candidate's eligibility for age relaxation in recruitment processes as required for Ex-Servicemen transitioning to Central Government roles .

Specific age relaxations exist for SC/ST and OBC individuals applying for posts reserved for them. SC/ST candidates receive a 10-year relaxation, while OBC candidates benefit from an 8-year relaxation. This extends government servants' existing five-year relaxation, provided they have three continuous years of service in a relevant capacity .

To claim age relaxation, Ex-Servicemen must produce a certificate issued by appropriate authorities, indicating their release from the Defence Forces. For Commissioned Officers, authorizations from the Directorate of Personnel Service at Army, Naval, or Air Headquarters are required, while for JCOs/ORs and equivalents, records should come from respective service record offices .

Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers, including ECOs/SSCOs, are eligible for a five-year age relaxation. This is subject to a continuous service of at least six months after attestation in the Armed Forces. Additionally, this applies to ECOs/SSCOs who have completed their initial Military Service period and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years. They must be released within three months of receiving an appointment offer, with certification from the Ministry of Defence. However, those already in regular Central Govt. employment are not eligible for reservation benefits in higher positions .

Ex-Servicemen lacking required documentation may lose access to beneficial age relaxations, potentially disqualifying them from opportunities otherwise available if age criteria are unmet. They risk being unable to leverage their previous military experience to transition to civilian roles, adversely affecting career progression in governmental sectors .

The employer-issued certificate is crucial because it validates the employee's status as a regular appointee and not on unconventional terms like casual or contractual employment. The certificate must be on the employer's letterhead, formally detailing the servant's eligibility for age relaxation, thus authenticating their claim to qualify under specific provisions for age benefits .

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