Diplomat Correspondent
Leh, DD, The Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson extended heartfelt congratulations to the youth and aspirants of Ladakh and warmly welcomed the decision of the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh to grant a special relaxation in the upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts in Ladakh. Issued by the General Administration Department vide Order No. 280-LA(GAD) of 2025 dated 30.06.2025, the move comes as a much-needed relief for aspirants who were unable to participate in earlier recruitment processes due to administrative delays following the creation of the Union Territory in October 2019.
As per the order, the UT Administration has approved a one-time age relaxation of five (5) years in the upper age limit for all candidates, both reserved and unreserved for recruitments to be conducted during the years 2025 and 2026.
This is in addition to the age relaxations already available under the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation and Rules, 2025.
Accordingly, aspirants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Areas Adjoining the Line of Control (ALC) are already eligible for 5 years of relaxation, while Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to 10 years (General) and 15 years (SC/ST/ALC) of relaxation, depending on their category. With the inclusion of this one-time special relaxation, candidates under certain categories such as PwBD belong to SC/ST/ALC can now avail up to 20 years of age relaxation, subject to a maximum upper age limit of 56 years on the crucial date of eligibility.
The order notably includes the ALC category for age relaxation, despite its exclusion under standard DoPT guidelines, in recognition of the unique geographic challenges and disadvantages faced by residents living in remote and border areas.
All candidates seeking relaxation must possess valid domicile and category certificates issued by the competent authorities of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
This decision, aligned with broader DoPT guidelines, is aimed at ensuring fair, equitable, and inclusive opportunities for Ladakhi youth, many of whom crossed the age threshold due to the administrative vacuum during the transitional phase post-UT formation.
The CEC extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their continued commitment to the welfare of the people of Ladakh.
He further lauded the UT Administration, especially Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd) and the General Administration Department, for responding to the long-standing demand of Ladakhi aspirants.
CEC urged all eligible candidates to take full advantage of this opportunity and start preparing earnestly for the upcoming recruitment notifications.DD
