Karnataka Govt’s One-Time 3-Year Age Relaxation (2025–2027)
The Government of Karnataka has announced a one-time relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit for candidates applying to state government direct recruitment. This relief is applicable to all categories and will cover recruitment notifications issued after the new order date in late September 2025 and up to December 31, 2027. The move is intended to compensate for delayed recruitment cycles and give another opportunity to aspirants who were nearing (or had crossed) the previous upper age limits.
Below is a concise, job-seeker-friendly guide explaining eligibility, revised limits, scope, examples, and practical steps—so you can quickly understand how this benefits you and how to use it in upcoming notifications.
Quick Overview
- What: One-time +3 years added to the maximum age limit for direct recruitment into Karnataka state services.
- Who: All categories of candidates (General, OBC, SC/ST/Category-1).
- When: Applies to notifications issued after the order date in Sep 2025 and till Dec 31, 2027.
- How it works: Whatever the usual “upper age” was in a post’s recruitment rules/notification, add +3 years during this window.
- Nature: One-time measure (not a permanent change to base rules).
Who Is Eligible? When Does It Apply?
Eligible Candidates
- General category
- OBC (including relevant sub-categories as per rules)
- SC/ST/Category-1
- Other rule-based relaxations (PWD, Ex-servicemen, etc.) continue as per notification; the +3 years is a separate, one-time addition to the upper cap.
Applicability Window
Valid for direct-recruitment notifications issued after the order in late Sep 2025 and up to Dec 31, 2027.
If your notification is published inside this window, the revised upper age applies to the entire selection process for that notification.
Revised Upper Age Limits During the Window
Many Group-B/C state posts commonly use these category-wise upper caps. The one-time order adds +3 years to those caps for notifications issued within the window:
| Category | Earlier Upper Age | Upper Age During Window |
|---|---|---|
| General | 35 years | 38 years |
| OBC | 38 years | 41 years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 40 years | 43 years |
Note: Some posts (e.g., Police Constable, PSI, Teachers, etc.) have their own base rules. This order doesn’t replace those rules—it adds +3 years to the maximum age for notifications issued during the window. Always read your specific notification carefully.
Why Now? The Background
Over the last few years, direct recruitment in several departments slowed due to reservation restructuring and administrative holds. Student and job-seeker groups also organized demonstrations urging relief for candidates who were “aging out” after years of preparation. In early September 2025, the government had signaled a 2-year one-time relaxation. After further representations, it has now been enhanced to a 3-year one-time relaxation, giving broader coverage to aspirants.
The window runs till December 31, 2027, covering all direct recruitment notifications issued within this period. Recruitments outside this period revert to the base rules unless extended or modified by a future order.
How to Read It for Your Post (Examples)
Think of it as “Base upper age in your post’s rules + 3 years (during the window).” Here are illustrative examples—always confirm with the official notification you’re applying to:
Group-C (e.g., SDA/FDA)
- General: 35 → 38
- OBC: 38 → 41
- SC/ST/Cat-1: 40 → 43
If your notification is inside the window, apply the +3 accordingly.
Police Constable (typical caps)
- General: 25 → 28
- OBC: 27 → 30
- SC/ST/Cat-1: 30 → 33
Exact base caps vary by year—always check the specific PC notification.
PSI / KAS / Teaching (rule-based)
These cadres have their own rule-driven upper ages. During this window, add +3 to whatever upper age the notification prescribes for your category.
Tip: Keep a copy of the notification page that states upper age—useful during document verification.
Action Plan for Aspirants
- Track notifications issued between now and Dec 31, 2027 for your target posts.
- Read the eligibility section of each notification and note the base upper age for your category.
- Add +3 years to that base upper age (since it’s within the window) to see if you now qualify.
- Combine with other relaxations (PWD/Ex-servicemen, etc.) only as the notification allows; rules on combining relaxations can vary.
- Keep proofs (age, category, service certificates) ready for application and verification stages.
FAQs
No. It’s a one-time relaxation for notifications issued during the specified window.
It applies to direct recruitment state posts notified within the window. Department-specific rules still govern other aspects of eligibility.
The one-time +3 years will not apply unless the government extends or revises the order.
Follow the combining rules stated in your notification. The +3 years raises the upper cap; some relaxations can be concurrent, others may not.
Most notifications will either restate the effective upper age during the window or refer to the government order. Keep both documents.
Disclaimer: Examples shown are for clarity. Always rely on the official notification for your post/year.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is intended for general information only. The one-time 3-year upper-age relaxation applies as per the official Government of Karnataka order and the specific recruitment notification you are applying to.
- In case of any difference between this page and an official notification/order, the official document prevails.
- Category-wise limits, calculation of age “as on” a particular date, and whether additional relaxations can be combined are governed by the rules in each notification.
- Examples shown are illustrative. Post/cadre-specific caps (e.g., Police, Teaching, KAS, Group-B/C) may vary by year and department.
- Applicants should verify eligibility with the issuing department/board before applying and keep copies of relevant orders/notifications for document verification.
- This page does not provide legal advice. The publishers/authors are not liable for decisions made based on this summary.
Update note: Information reflects the order window active through December 31, 2027, based on reports current as of Sep 30, 2025 (IST). If the government issues clarifications, amendments, or extensions, details may change.
