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Haryana Public Service Commission Announces Age Relaxation for PGT Candidates

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has issued a corrigendum related to Advertisements No. 18/2021, 19/2024, 22/2024, and 36/2024 concerning the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in the subjects of Biology, Chemistry, English, and Urdu. This update offers crucial information for candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 13/2019 and are now eligible for age relaxation.

Details of the Corrigendum

Background on Advertisements

The original advertisements, issued for the recruitment of PGTs in Haryana's Secondary Education Department, had set a deadline of August 14, 2024, for online applications. However, the Secondary Education Department, through its letter No. 4124-2024 PGT-I (2) dated August 13, 2024, has introduced a significant update regarding age relaxation.

One-Time Age Relaxation for Eligible Candidates

The Haryana Government has granted a one-time age relaxation to candidates who had applied and were eligible under Advertisement No. 13/2019 for the posts of PGT in Biology, Chemistry, English, and Urdu. This earlier advertisement by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) was later withdrawn, leaving some candidates overage for the new advertisements. These candidates are now eligible to apply under the new advertisements, provided they meet other eligibility criteria.

Application Process for Age-Relaxed Candidates

• Eligibility: Candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 13/2019 and have now exceeded the age limit set for Advertisements No. 18/2024, 19/2024, 22/2024, and 36/2024 are eligible for this one-time age relaxation.
• Application Window: These candidates can submit their applications online between August 22, 2024, and August 27, 2024, until 5:00 PM.
• Fee Details: The necessary fees must be collected from these candidates during the application process.

Important Notes

• No Need to Reapply: Candidates who applied within the age limit for the new advertisements and have already submitted their online applications do not need to apply again.
• Amended Advertisements: The previously issued advertisements (No. 18/2024, 19/2024, 22/2024, and 36/2024) should be considered amended to reflect the new provisions for age relaxation.

FAQ Section

Who is eligible for age relaxation?

• Candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 13/2019 for PGT positions and are now overage for the current advertisements.

What is the new application period for eligible candidates?

• The application period is from August 22, 2024, to August 27, 2024, until 5:00 PM.

Do candidates who already applied within the age limit need to reapply?

• No, candidates who applied and met the age criteria for the new advertisements do not need to reapply.

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