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Tamil Nadu Raises Upper Age Limit for Govt Service Recruitment by 5 Years
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:08 AM
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The Tamil Nadu government has increased the upper age limit for direct recruitment into state government services by five years, allowing older candidates to apply.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a change in its recruitment policy, raising the upper age limit for direct entry into state government services by five years. This adjustment expands the eligibility window for candidates, allowing older aspirants to apply for various posts that were previously out of reach. The move is expected to increase the diversity of the applicant pool and tap into the experience of seasoned professionals. Candidates will now need to check the updated age criteria on the official recruitment portal for specific vacancies.