PSC Preparations: There will be a change in the age limit for Jharkhand PSC, preparations are underway to provide relief to candidates..

There's some good news for young people preparing for competitive exams in Jharkhand. The state government has decided to change the age cut-off date for the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) 14th grade exam. Student organizations have been protesting this issue for a long time, demanding revisions to the age limit. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, announcing the Assembly, clarified that this decision was made in response to the demands of the youth. This will allow many candidates to take the exam.

The age cut-off date for the JPSC 14th-grade exam was originally set for August 1, 2026. The state government has now revised it to 2022. Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced this in the Assembly. This decision will benefit candidates who were previously unable to apply due to age restrictions.

Student organizations were protesting.
Several student organizations had been continuously protesting against the age limit. They demanded that the cut-off date be pushed back to allow more candidates to have a chance. This issue was also raised in the Assembly, after which the government decided to amend it.

Other Issues Raised in the Assembly
The rising cases of cybercrime and drug abuse were also discussed during the session. The government reported that 1,413 cybercrime cases were registered in 2025, and 1,268 accused were arrested, compared to 1,498 cases in 2024. As part of the anti-drug campaign, 27,015 acres of opium cultivation were destroyed across the state in 2024-25. In 2025, 994 people were arrested in 782 drug-related cases.

Government's Stance on Raising the Retirement Age
Some MLAs demanded that the retirement age of government employees be increased from 60 to 62 years. The government clarified that no such proposal is currently under consideration. The government's priority is to provide new employment opportunities to the youth.

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