CPI(M) slams Govt over move to reduce age eligibility in CSE

CPI(M) today termed as "objectionable" Centre's move to reduce the upper age limit and number of attempts by applicants in Civil Services Examination (CSE).

"Such a step would adversely affect all those who are seeking to join the civil services. The move to reduce the age eligibility and the number of attempts for SC/ST candidates is particularly objectionable," the party said in a statement.

CPI(M) insisted that the Government should not take any step in this direction.

The government is likely to take the step with effect from 2015. As per the new consideration, the upper age limit is likely to be 29 years for SC/ST candidates, 28 years for OBC and 26 years for the unreserved category.
 

At present, the upper age limit for SC/ST, OBC and unreserved candidates is 35, 33 and 30 years respectively.