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Jharkhand High Court Provides Relief in Age Limit Dispute for 14th JPSC Exam

The Jharkhand High Court has addressed the age limit controversy surrounding the 14th JPSC examination, providing temporary relief to over 200 candidates. The court has instructed the JPSC to accept applications from these candidates, who had petitioned for the age limit to be set from 2018. While the court clarified that results will be released only after a final order, this ruling offers hope for candidates who feared exclusion from the examination process. The matter has also been raised in the assembly, with legislators expressing concerns over the changes in age calculation that have affected eligibility. The final decision from the court will be crucial for many aspiring candidates.
By Ambika Singh Feb 20, 2026, 15:26 IST
Jharkhand High Court Provides Relief in Age Limit Dispute for 14th JPSC Exam

Significant Hearing on Age Limit Controversy


The Jharkhand High Court recently conducted an important hearing regarding the age limit controversy associated with the 14th JPSC examination. Candidates who have been uncertain about the age calculation for a long time received temporary relief due to the court's directives. Over 200 candidates, including Suman Kumar, filed a petition requesting that the age limit be set from the year 2018. The court has instructed the JPSC to accept their applications, raising hopes that these candidates will not be excluded from the examination process.


Court's Clear Directive

During the proceedings, the court explicitly stated that the JPSC must accept the applications of the petitioners. However, it also clarified that the results for these candidates would only be released after the final order is issued. This indicates that the matter is not entirely resolved yet, but candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the examination process.


Root of the Age Determination Dispute

Candidates argue that for previous civil service examinations, specifically from the 11th to the 13th, the maximum age limit was calculated from August 1, 2017. In contrast, for the 14th examination, the age is being calculated from August 1, 2026. This change has resulted in a significant number of candidates being deemed ineligible.


Issue Raised in the Assembly

On Thursday, this matter was vigorously discussed in the assembly. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore mentioned that there had been serious discussions on this topic in the previous cabinet meeting. The Chief Minister is also sensitive to this issue and is working to ensure that candidates are not deprived of the examination.


Concerns Expressed by Legislators

Legislator Jairam Mahto and other members raised this issue during the zero hour. They expressed that the change in the age calculation method is preventing many eligible candidates from taking the exam. They urged the government to reconsider this decision.


Looking Ahead

All eyes are now on the final decision from the High Court. Thanks to the court's directive, candidates have been given the chance to submit their applications. If the final ruling is in their favor, it could open the door for a large number of candidates to participate in the 14th JPSC examination.


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