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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Several states have raised the upper age limit for government recruitment in 2026, giving eligible candidates more time to compete for public-sector jobs. Kerala, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh have revised age limits for specified state govt recruitments this year. The changes come as govt aspirants face fixed eligibility deadlines, while mid-career professionals in the private sector may encounter a different challenge: finding roles that value their experience.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">In February 2026, Kerala raised the upper age limit for Public Service Commission (PSC) jobs for general-category candidates from 36 to 40 years. For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, the limit increased from 39 to 45 years.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">West Bengal revised its state recruitment age limits with effect from May 11, 2026. The upper limit was raised to 41 years for Group A posts, 44 years for Group B, and 45 years for Group C and Group D posts, subject to applicable rules and existing higher limits for certain posts.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">In September 2026, Andhra Pradesh raised the upper age limit from 34 to 44 years for specified direct recruitment to non-uniformed govt services. The relaxation applies to ensuing recruitments through September 30, 2027, under the relevant notification.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">These changes extend the period in which eligible candidates can apply for specified posts. They do not, however, guarantee additional vacancies or easier selection. Age limits for central govt exams and other state recruitments remain governed by their respective notifications.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Govt recruitment generally follows defined eligibility criteria, including age limits. Once candidates cross the prescribed ceiling, they may lose the opportunity to enter a particular service through that recruitment route.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Deeksha Punia, Director \u2013 People Management at the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), says this differs from private-sector hiring. \u201cGovt recruitment is largely an entry based system, where there are defined eligibility criteria, including age limits, and candidates can compete for entry into particular services or positions until they reach the prescribed age. Once that window closes, the individual may no longer be eligible to enter through that particular route.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">The private sector, she says, works differently because organisations recruit people at different career stages according to their requirements. \u201cThe private sector works very differently. It is predominantly a lateral hiring market. Organisations are continuously hiring people at different stages of their careers based on the experience, expertise and capabilities they need at that point in time. There is no universal age at which someone becomes ineligible for employment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">However, experience does not automatically translate into more opportunities. As professionals move into senior roles, employers may expect more specialised expertise, leadership experience and evidence of measurable results.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\"><strong>Do private companies favour younger candidates?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong>Shivaprasad M<\/strong>, <strong>CHRO <\/strong>at<strong> Ascent HR Technologies<\/strong>, says the way employers assess candidates can change with career stage, although the shift is not determined by a single age.\u00a0\u201cThe shift is gradual and role-dependent, not a cliff. Up to about 35, you\u2019re assessed on potential. Around 40, the question becomes whether you can lead and still learn. By 45, many roles narrow to leadership, specialist or advisory positions, and that is where informal barriers show up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">He says younger candidates may be favoured in some entry-level, high-volume and fast-changing technology roles, while experience can be valuable in positions requiring judgement, client trust and people management. \u201cYes, in practice, though rarely stated. High-volume, entry-level, and fast-changing technology roles skew young, partly for cost and partly because of assumptions about tech fluency. Roles that depend on judgement, client trust, compliance, and people leadership value experience. The best employers are moving to skills-based hiring, which cuts through these assumptions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">Punia says the criteria should reflect the requirements of the position rather than age alone. \u201cSo I would not say companies simply prefer younger employees. The criteria for employability evolve as you move through the career pyramid.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\"><strong>Why experienced workers can face a narrower job market<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\">The number of positions generally decreases at senior levels, making the search more specialised for experienced professionals. Punia says this becomes particularly challenging for people in their 40s and 50s. \u201cThe private sector employment market has a pyramid structure. There are significantly more roles at the junior and middle levels than there are at the senior levels. As people progress, the number of positions available at their level naturally becomes smaller.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">She adds that employers increasingly seek a specific combination of expertise, experience and leadership capability.<\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\">Shivaprasad says experienced candidates may also face concerns about compensation, role fit and whether they will remain in a position that appears below their previous level. \u201cOften, yes. \u2018Overqualified\u2019 is frequently shorthand for \u2018above budget\u2019, or a worry that the person may leave or struggle to report to a younger manager. These concerns can be addressed openly by discussing compensation structure, role scope, and growth upfront.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">Changing industries can create another barrier because employers may prioritise candidates with direct sector experience. Transferable skills and a clear reskilling plan can help, particularly when candidates move into related industries or functions.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\"><strong>Is reskilling the solution?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\">Both experts say employability depends partly on keeping skills relevant as industries change. Shivaprasad argues that mid-career professionals need more opportunities to update their skills. \u201cMost skilling infrastructure targets freshers and the informal sector. Mid-career professionals mostly depend on employer programs or self-funded courses. Mid-career talent is also among the most constrained segments, according to NIIT\u2019s 2026 skills gap report. We need employer-led reskilling, return-to-work programmes, stronger industry-linked certifications, and better public data and platforms for experienced workers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"20\" class=\"story_para_20\">Punia says reskilling should build on existing experience rather than require professionals to start again. \u201cThe conversation should not be about asking a 45-year-old to start again from zero. It should be about building on what they already know and helping them acquire the capabilities they need for the next stage of their career.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"21\" class=\"story_para_21\">The age-limit revisions address one part of the employment challenge by extending eligibility for specified govt posts. They do not resolve competition for vacancies or barriers in private-sector hiring. 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