Judgment :

Manoj Kumar Gupta, C.J.

1. The petitioner by means of present writ petition has assailed the Office Memorandum dated 24.12.2025, passed by the Secretary, Department of Medical Health & Medical Education, Government of Uttarakhand, whereby the representation of the petitioner for grant of relaxation in upper age limit for participation in the selection process for the selection of Medical Officers in the Uttarakhand Medical and Health Services has been rejected. The petitioner has also prayed for quashing of Clause 8 of the advertisement dated 13.11.2025, whereby upper age limit of 42 has been prescribed for participation in the selection process to the extent there is no provision for relaxation of age.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he is working since 19^th July 2024, as Medical Officer, on contractual basis in pursuance of appointment order of the even date. The initial period of contract was one year and it was subsequently extended on 11.03.2025 upto 28.02.2026, or till regular appointment is made. On 13.11.2025 the Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board issued an advertisement for holding selection on the post of Medical Officer (Ordinary Grade.. The said a