The Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) has extended its support towards the representation and the demands addressed by Concerned Aspirants Group with regard to the demand of age relaxation to 37 Years for Government job applicants in light of COVID-19 Pandemic.
“In response to the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, CNSA also calls upon the government to extend the maximum age limit for government job applicants to 37 years. This demand comes as the pandemic delayed career opportunities for millions of individuals across the country and state, many of whom now find themselves unable to meet the current age criteria due to the prolonged public health crisis,” stated the CNSA in a press release issued by its President R. Sunep Pongen and General Secretary Anoka H Zhimo on September 16.
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdowns, business closures, and delays in the recruitment process across various sectors, including the government. The CNSA argued that many aspiring candidates who were preparing for government jobs found their efforts halted or postponed due to these unprecedented circumstances.
“This has unfairly penalized individuals who have crossed the age limit through no fault of their own.
CNSA strongly believes that the government has a responsibility to acknowledge these unique circumstances and make provisions for those affected. By extending the age limit to 37 years, the government can ensure that qualified candidates who lost crucial years during the pandemic are not denied the opportunity to contribute to the public sector,” affirmed the CNSA.
With many job seekers expressing frustration over the inflexibility of the current age criteria, especially given the extraordinary challenges posed by COVID-19, the CNSA urged the government to take immediate steps to provide an age relaxation of up to 37 years for all government job applicants, ensuring fair and equal opportunities for all.
It also called for a review of recruitment policies that account for pandemic-related disruptions, so that no candidate is unfairly disadvantaged in the future.
“The pandemic has affected everyone’s lives, but it has disproportionately impacted the career prospects of many young professionals. We hope the government will act quickly to rectify this situation and give individuals a fair chance to achieve their career goals,” appealed the CNSA.
