AP Raises Upper Age Limit for jobs from 34 to 40 Year

The  Andhra Pradesh government  increased the upper age limit for direct recruitment in government service from 34 to 40 years.  However, the concession in the upper age limit would be in force till September 30, 2016, only.The rule was amended raising the upper age limit from 34 years as prescribed in Rule 12 of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules-1996 by six years for the recruitment.The decision to increase the upper age limit has been taken in view of shrinking of employment opportunities post-bifurcation of the State.The concession in the upper age limit would, however, be not applicable for direct recruitment into uniformed services like police, excise, fire, prisons and forest departments that have set physical standards.The gesture of Chief Minister N  Chandrababu Naidu will facilitate the unemployed aged above 34 years to appear for competitive examinations for jobs in government and public sector.