VPP questions 37-year age limit for deficit college teacher appointments
Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang says the age restriction excludes qualified candidates who complete advanced academic studies late.
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has challenged the Meghalaya state government's decision to set a 37-year age limit for teaching roles in deficit colleges, according to The Shillong Times.
Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang argued that this condition prevents qualified individuals from finding work, even when they meet all academic requirements.
Marbaniang stated that candidates finishing PhD research, the National Eligibility Test (NET), or postgraduate studies often reach between 35 and 37 years of age by the time they are ready to apply.
The MLA noted that the issue has been unresolved for three to four years and questioned why recruitment rules for government colleges are being applied to deficit colleges, which have a different administrative framework.
Marbaniang claimed that neither the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations nor the Assam Aided College Rules mandate such an age ceiling for these specific appointments.
The matter has been raised with the Education Department Commissioner, who reportedly assured that efforts to resolve the issue will be made within the next week.