Ministry : Central Pollution Control Board (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [CPCB Officer Age Relaxation Rules, 2025]
This gazette notification details amendments to the Central Pollution Control Board's recruitment rules, specifically relaxing upper age limits for regular employees to enhance retention and operational efficiency.
Key Points
- Scope: Applies to Group A, B, and C officers and staff with three years of continuous service.
- Relaxation for Group A & B: Upper age limit extended by up to five years for roles in similar or allied cadres.
- Relaxation for Group C: Upper age limit extended by up to forty years for equivalent positions.
- Purpose: To retain experienced personnel and ensure efficient discharge of duties within the CPCB.
- Authority: Issued under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, by the Central Pollution Control Board with Central Government approval.
Summary
The Central Pollution Control Board (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, modify existing service rules to provide age relaxation for regular officers and employees. This move aims to leverage the experience of long-serving staff by allowing them to continue in roles aligned with their expertise, thereby improving institutional efficiency and continuity within the pollution control framework.
