PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has officially unveiled an extensive age relaxation policy for candidates seeking to pursue their career in the public sector, ARY News reported.
The Chief Secretary highlighted in the notification that the new policy lets a general age relaxation of up to 10 years for several government job groups.
According to the revised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa age relaxation policy, candidates applying for Grade 17 and above positions are qualified for a 10-year upper age leniency.
Likewise, Secretariat posts of Grade 16 and below will also benefit from the same concession. For non-Secretariat roles, the authority to grant age relaxation lies with the Administrative Secretary and relevant departmental heads.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa age relaxation policy also includes special provisions for the families of government employees martyred in acts of terrorism.
Widows and children of such employees will receive additional consideration under the new rules.
This updated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa age relaxation policy comes alongside a significant amendment to the Civil Servants Rules 2008, reflecting the provincial government’s commitment to inclusive employment practices. –Agencies
