Thursday 3 May 2012

AGE RELAXATION TO EX-SERVICEMEN IN GOVT JOB FOR GROUP 'A' AND 'B' POST




         You might have noticed that there are lot of vacancies of Group 'A' and 'B' post where Ex-Servicemen are offered age relaxation of only Five years instead of Military Service + 3 Years. You might not be aware of the provision which regulates the age relaxation to Ex-Servicemen candidate. You can refer the Office Memorandum (OM) No. 39016/15/79-Estt.(C) dated 07.09.1981  issued by Govt of India, Ministry of Home Afairs, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. 

       There is clear guideline regarding age relaxation to ESM candidate and it is gross negligence on the part of employer by not providing the age relaxation, as said above, to ESM. 

           Sub-Para (i) of Para (1) of above mentioned OM refers "The upper age limit shall be relaxed by the length of Military Service increased by Three Years in the case of ex-servicemen and commissioned officer including ECO (Emergency commissioned officer)/SSCOs (Short Service Commissioned Officers) for appointment to any vacancy in group 'A' and group 'B' services/posts filled by direct recruitment otherwise than on the results of an open All India Competitive Examination held by the UPSC subject to the condition that:
         (i) the continuous service rendered in the Armed Forces by an ex servicemen is not less than six months after attestation and 
         (ii) that the resultant age after deducting his period of service from his actual age does not exceed the prescribed age limit by more than three years and also subject to usual conditions which have been prescribed in respect of appointment of ex servicemen to group 'C' and group 'D' posts vide department notification No. 39016/10/79-Estt.(C) dated 15.12.1979.

        Further clarification on this issue was issued vide OM No. 36034/8/88-Estt.(SCT) dated 19.05.1988. 

           Till date there is no OM or guideline which overrules these guidelines.

          All ex servicemen candidate those who are aspirant of Group 'A' & 'B' post shall come together to claim  the rights which we have earned by giving vital period of our life to defense forces, through RTI, Grievance Cell or Personal Meeting with HR Managers of various prospective employer . 

           If you think you need any suggestion on this subject you are free to contact me on my email ID csrkpandey@sify.com.


74 comments:

  1. Dear Rajan,
    The subject Office Memorandum says only 5 yrs age relaxation in Para 1(ii). Is there any mis- interpretation? Could you please explain?

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    1. Sir,

      The language is not much complicated. As already discussed above; para-i says, "The upper age limit shall be relaxed by the length of Military Service increased by Three Years in the case of ex-servicemen and commissioned officer including ECO /SSCOs for appointment to any vacancy in group 'A' and group 'B' services/posts filled by direct recruitment otherwise than on the results of an open All India Competitive Examination held by the UPSC".

      Please do consider immediately preceding group of words "Otherwise than on the results of an open all India competitive examination held by UPSC. In this case the age relaxation is length of Military Service increased by Three Years. Para-ii focuses on the subject where competitive exam held directly by UPSC and in that case relaxation is only Five Years.

      In short Para-i is applicable in cases where exam held by other agencies and Para-ii is applicable in cases where exam held by UPSC. Hope it is clear now...

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    2. The expression 'direct recruitment on the results of an All India Competitive
      Examination' means (i) all recruitment by UPSC whether through written
      examination or by interview or both; and (ii) recruitment made by other authorities
      including Staff Selection Commission or any other appointment authority through
      written competitive examination or test (but not by interview only). The expression
      'direct recruitment otherwise than by open competition' means (i) any recruitment
      not made by the UPSC or (ii) recruitment not made through written competitive
      tests held by any other authority.

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  2. After going through 1979,1981,1988 & 27 mar 2012 oms , it is clear that age relax for group a and b post is mil ser plus 3 years except upsc exams. However, ssc treats their recruitment at par with upsc exams and thus not allowing xsm for gp b non gaz post. Just 5 year age relax like civil services. At present upsc is allowing xsm for various recruitment like epfo asst pfc etc with mil ser plus 3 years. Dopt and ssc is silent on the issue. Any solution?

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  3. We are trying to write to various concern agencies regarding this issue like DGR, IBA (Indian Banking Association) this is the agency winch has given IBPS the nod to take various recruitment test for banks. Recently, one of my friend Mr Rajiv Chakraborty has taken keen interest and persuaded SAIL to agree for age relaxation for ex-servicemen for Management Trainee (this category was not at all mentioned). Now, they are giving Military service plus three years (max up to 45 years) and that's a good gesture by SAIL, I hope regarding these policy.

    Now; we need to be united in spirit and write to various employer about implementation of these regulations.

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    2. Sir presently there is one notification by coal india ltd management trainee, but they are not allowing beyond 35. I have written mail to them but no response. 24 feb is last date. Pls guide

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  4. DOPT has given a fresh notification on 04 Oct 2012. Pl visit the DOPT site. Now age relaxation is available to all posts.

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  5. Is the person who is working in the public sector bank ac PO/MT, eligible to appear in the UPSC civil services(IAS) exam under the ex-serviceman category and can get the age relaxation ?

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  6. sir I am ex indian navy . I want to apply 4 upsc ias exam but they are giving only 5 years age relaxasion . What sd i do ?

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  7. sir,i want apply for upsc ias exam but system is not allowing age relaxation what to do?

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  8. Dear All,

    Great Initiative and useful info. I left Navy in 2005 with dreams of making into the Grp A and B posts and to my surprise there were no reservation in these posts. Despite hanging my uniform at an early age of 32 yrs and 03 months one has to just content with Grp C post and that too once you have availed the benefit, you wo'nt get it second time. That's why I tried my hands at State Civil Service instead of Central govt as in the state of Uttarakhand reservation is provided to Grp B posts also and presently I am working at Grp B posts with Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/- Now, I wish to apply for the post of Asst Registrar at MNNIT Allahabad and there I saw the age relaxation matter. They are giving only 05 yrs relaxation to various categories (did not say anything about ex-servicemen as the post is Group A). I have just completed the age of 40 yrs on 04 April 2013, please guide me whether I can apply for the said post or not. I am fulfilling all other educational and experience conditions.

    With best regards,

    Pankaj Sharma

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  9. If they are asking for online application then you just apply, you will come to know whether they are allowing or not. In otherwise case you have to bear with examination fee or simply call them on their number for eligibility criteria.

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  10. Hello Friend,

    Please visit www.INshipmates.com to meet your old shipmates. The site is not only a data base of ex Indian Navy sailors but also a community portal where we all can find information related to pension and other issues.

    Thanking you

    Dinesh Kaushik

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  11. The recent notification for PO in SBI gives relaxation of 5 yrs to ex-serviceman. Anyone has any idea whether the relaxation is over and above the military service period.

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    1. The main cause of concern is this only. Still only 5 years are age relaxation is given by government agency.

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  12. Dear Rajan, The DOPT has issued a Circular dated 4.10.2012, indicating that the "Age Relaxation" is available to ex-servicemen for entry into Group A & B Jobs also. I am working in Central Excise Department and due for promotion to the cadre of Inspector. When I requested for promotion by applying the ratio of the latest DOPT Circular, the officers stated that this relaxation is only for appointment but not for promotion. But, when the age relaxation was given to Group C & D jobs, the age relaxation was also given for promotion as it was for appointment. Kindly clarify (if you have any latest news only this), so that I can get the promotion by applying the DOPT Circular dated 4.10.2012.

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  13. sir
    please tell me what are the varrious group A & B posts that are available in exservice men qouta

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  14. Sir,
    An ex servicemen can avail ex sm quota only single time or more than one time in u p state govt job . Please reply me at my e mail also= vidya180788@gmail.com

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    1. Dear Vidyasagar Ji, EXSM quota can be utilised only once, but you can claim age relaxation subsequently. Disclaimer: Read the job offer communication carefully before you go to my words.

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  16. Sir plz let me know whether the age relaxation is available for central govt job only or psu also.plz let me know the authority which states that age relaxation is to be given in,psu also...i find many psu not giving age concession to exsm

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  17. Sir,
    If i got civil job without using esm quota,still can i use esm once for other job.

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  18. Sir,
    Can I apply for civil cervices exams while I m serving in Army and if I select in any civil service exam, can I leave the Army at the same time?? Is it allowed pls???

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  19. Dear Sir,
    I am an Ex-serviceman from Indian Air Force. I applied for Administrative Officer in Exim Bank under General UR category. There was no clause for Ex-serviceman. I have passed the written test and received call letter for Interview. They are saying they give only 5 yrs age relaxation for Officers cadre.
    Kindly help me

    .

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  22. sir my father is an ex servicemen he has completed a service of 17 years in army now he is an state government employee which he got in open competition not under ex servicemen now he is going to retire having one year of service more , to get promotion 10 years service is require but my father has 8 plus service , is there any rule to give promotion for an ex servicemen in state government job by considering his previous service in army , he has this dream to be fulfilled i would be thankful to you whole heartily if you provide me a rule to proceed and make my fathers dream to come true as he is in the edge of his retirement.. please send any such rule to my mail mohiddinmtech@gmail.com

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  23. Is there any circular regarding reservation of servicemen in promotion in central govt service.

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  24. How is age relaxation of ex.serviceman counted.how many times ex.serviceman can aply in the 10% reservation.

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  25. How is age relaxation of ex.serviceman counted.how many times ex.serviceman can aply in the 10% reservation.

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  26. Sir, presently notification of office Assistant Gp-B post in AIIMS Jodhpur is published but ex-servicemen quota not mentioned separately only age relaxation is mentioned. Is there any concession to ex servicemen in written exam.

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  27. Sir, presently notification of office Assistant Gp-B post in AIIMS Jodhpur is published but ex-servicemen quota not mentioned separately only age relaxation is mentioned. Is there any concession to ex servicemen in written exam.

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  28. Rajan Sir, i may not be right at this but please do reply. In IAF the initial term of engagement is 20 years. Now if a person joins IAF at the age of 16 yrs as an Airmen then by the time he completes his 20 years, his age would be 36 and it would be only then that he would get that ex servicemen title attached to him to avail benefits like age relaxation. Now for Gp A & B posts the normal age is 30 years and so with age relaxation it goes upto only 35 years. So an ex servicemen for whom these relaxations are given can actually not use them. The question arises that are these age relaxations actually meant to help or are they just an illusion coz they are like apples hanging from the tree ostensibly for us but practically not.
    Moreover, i wanted to know if the main subject of your blog "upper age limit shall be relaxed by the length of Military Service increased by Three Years for Gp A & B" can be taken up through a legal channel(courts) wherein DOPT is asked to calrify and implement. I think judiciary is the last hope for everything in this country.

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  29. Sir....i ma LAC being discharged from IAF with pension and gratuity after 15 yrs n 15 days of service..my age wold be 32.5 by then....am I eligible to apply for bank Po claiming age relaxation of 5 yrs.....

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  30. Sir request provide your email ID. Your present email id csrkpandey@sify.com is invalid.

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  32. Dear all,
    Matter mentioned above of ex-serviceman age relaxation for group A & B posts, existing policy in this regard is of upper age+ 5 years vide DOPT office memorandum No 36034/2/2013-estt(res) dated 8 Apr 13. Further, it is clarified by concerned agency through various registered letters No ARM282770255IN DTD 14 Jun 16.It is also pertinent to note that concerned ministry I.e DOPT has agreed to look into the matter and considering the matter for amendment. Notification in this regard is awaited.Interested Personnel can write referring my said Registered letter as well for latest update of the matter.
    However, there is no ambiguity in the language of memorandum wherein age relaxation for ex-serviceman was only 5 years on upper age. So,no need to clarify from employer as they have to follow the existing policy.And, today no one has courage to overlook the policy knowingly.
    Of course, this is a policy failure of successive authority towards ex-serviceman which finally got amended by historic Modi Govt. All ex-serviceman who wish to apply for A&B posts must thankful for such honest innovation of Modi Govt Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh(DOPT) in this regard. Further any query in this regard may be available on my mobile no-9130460025.anil_kr30@rediffmail.com

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  33. Dear all,
    Matter mentioned above of ex-serviceman age relaxation for group A & B posts, existing policy in this regard is of upper age+ 5 years vide DOPT office memorandum No 36034/2/2013-estt(res) dated 8 Apr 13. Further, it is clarified by concerned agency through various registered letters No ARM282770255IN DTD 14 Jun 16.It is also pertinent to note that concerned ministry I.e DOPT has agreed to look into the matter and considering the matter for amendment. Notification in this regard is awaited.Interested Personnel can write referring my said Registered letter as well for latest update of the matter.
    However, there is no ambiguity in the language of memorandum wherein age relaxation for ex-serviceman was only 5 years on upper age. So,no need to clarify from employer as they have to follow the existing policy.And, today no one has courage to overlook the policy knowingly.
    Of course, this is a policy failure of successive authority towards ex-serviceman which finally got amended by historic Modi Govt. All ex-serviceman who wish to apply for A&B posts must thankful for such honest innovation of Modi Govt Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh(DOPT) in this regard. Further any query in this regard may be available on my mobile no-9130460025.anil_kr30@rediffmail.com

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  34. Sir, I have a question which may be relevant to many ESMs. I have just joined public sector bank under the ESM category(tough I was selected under the own merit category as my marks were way beyond the cut off set for general candidate) but want to apply for other exams like SBI or for SSC CGL.My question is whether I can apply for these exams or not. Can they reject my candidature as I have already joined PSB. Also can I apply for pay fixation if I switch bank job.

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  35. Sir, I have a question which may be relevant to many ESMs. I have just joined public sector bank under the ESM category(tough I was selected under the own merit category as my marks were way beyond the cut off set for general candidate) but want to apply for other exams like SBI or for SSC CGL.My question is whether I can apply for these exams or not. Can they reject my candidature as I have already joined PSB. Also can I apply for pay fixation if I switch bank job.

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  37. Many Thanks to Mr Anil Kumar Choudhary who took this ESM grievances to Govt (DoPT). Its really a great way unblocked for all ESM who wish to contest group A services. This will not only place the ESM into his desired dream job but also multiply the quality work force of government as the ESM are enriched with great experience and potential.

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  38. Sir, A recruitment drive by AIIMS Bhubaneswar is under progress. I am eligible for AAO post (GP 4600/-) and Office Asst post (GP 4200/-). While trying to apply online the System does not proceed further due to issue over Age criteria. The helpline number also confirmed that the policy on age relaxation to ESM is Max age limit+5yrs (30+5=35yrs). Pls confirm are both posts are coming under Group 'B' and am I eligible for period of service+3ys criteria? Should I go to the court of law on the subject?Pls advise as the last date is 28 Jun 17. Thx n regards. KC Maharana....Ex-IAF

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  55. Sir I am serving in Indian Air Force since 2000.My date of birth is 08 April 1979. I want to apply for UP PSC 2019. TO apply in 2019 I will cross upper age limit as general candidate.it is mentioned in notification that for an ex service man benefits ( age relaxation) you should be discharged from service on the date when your application reaches to UP PSC. My retirement date is June 2020.Please dig out the facts,if I am eligible to apply for 2019 UP PSC exam.IN june 2019 I will get the NOC and I can take discharge any time after that.

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  57. sir, At present I am serving in IAF,this is fact while service soldiers are not permitted to attend exams of recruitment of the class B post with respect to Army order and Air force order. MY view point is very clear once they are deprived of the fundamental right in their most competitive age of their life span for the interest of national security they entitled for not only age relaxation of the ibid post but also the reservation for 10% of vacancies including promotions. Otherwise their restricting armed forces personnel for class B post exam is an example of oppression. The subject matter should be highlighted and addressed to the concerned directorate.

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  58. How much age relaxation for ex-serviceman child for job pls tell me

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  59. Sir plz guide for age criteria in kvs and nvs and other educational organisations in case of Ex Servicemen.

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  63. Sir, Jai Hind and Iam an Exserviceman retired from Indian Air Force as JWO. My doubt is regarding Age relaxation. Sir, my DOB is 10 Jan 1977, DOE in IAF is 29 Jul 1997 and DOD is 31 Jul 2017. I want to confirm about the age relaxation.i.e., After deduction my actual service rendered (done) in IAF is 20 years. Am I supposed to reduce that 20 years from my actual age and if that age falls in the 20 to 28 years or whatever it may be, that will be my actual age

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  64. Sir, my age is 57 years.served Air force 38 years.want to apply for gp B and gp c post where no max age mentioned.now what will be the my upper age for b& c post.please reply.Thanks

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