.jpg)
Upper Age Limit Enhanced to 42 Years for Recruitment in State PSUs – Public Enterprises Dept Odisha Letter No.772 Dated 12.03.2026
Upper Age Limit Enhanced to 42 Years for Recruitment in State PSUs
Department: Public Enterprises Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 772 | Date: 12.03.2026
Published: 12 March 2026 Applicable to: All State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) & their Administrative Departments
Following GA & PG Department Notification No.19312 dated 09.06.2025 enhancing upper age limit to **42 years** for entry into Government services, the Public Enterprises Department clarifies its applicability to State PSUs.
State PSUs may adopt the enhanced upper age limit of **42 years** for entry-level recruitment, subject to Board resolution and approval from the Administrative Department concerned.
Key Directions from PE Dept Letter No.772/12.03.2026
- PSUs can enhance upper age limit to **42 years** at entry level for various posts.
- Decision requires:
- Due resolution of **Board of Directors**
- Necessary **Government approval** by the Administrative Department concerned
- Kind approval of Hon'ble Chief Minister has been obtained for this provision.
- PSUs should frame/amend their own Recruitment Rules accordingly.
Important Notes:
- This is **permissive** – PSUs may adopt the 42-year limit only after Board resolution & Administrative Dept approval.
- No automatic applicability – PSUs must follow due process.
- Enclosed: Copy of GA & PG Notification No.19312 dated 09.06.2025.
- Administrative Departments are requested to advise PSUs under their control accordingly.
📄 Official Letter (PDF): View / Download
WhatsApp Telegram Facebook PDFFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the new upper age limit for entry-level recruitment in State PSUs?
State PSUs may enhance the upper age limit to **42 years** at entry level, following GA & PG Notification No.19312 dated 09.06.2025.
2. Is the 42-year age limit automatic for all PSUs?
No – PSUs must pass a Board resolution and obtain approval from their Administrative Department concerned to adopt this change.
3. What is the process for PSUs to implement the enhanced age limit?
Board of Directors resolution → Approval by Administrative Department → Amend Recruitment Rules accordingly.
4. Which notification is the basis for this enhancement?
GA & PG Department Notification No.19312 dated 09.06.2025 (enhanced upper age limit to 42 years for entry into Government services).
5. Has Hon'ble Chief Minister approved this for PSUs?
Yes – kind approval at the level of Hon'ble Chief Minister has been obtained for allowing PSUs to adopt the 42-year limit.