In spite of the demands of uncountable candidates, there has been no relaxation in the age limit for CSS examination. I think authorities are in the mood of disturbing candidates as usual. They have nothing to do with the wishes of the candidates who are not born into privilege but earn their credential through hard work and they are suffering because of the government’s indifference. Many of these candidates suffering do not have schools and colleges at a stone’s throw from their houses. They have to spend much time to stay away from home and get the requisite education. Hence, candidates from far-flung and under-developed areas are at a disadvantage here.
For instance, certain areas in Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa do not have quality universities and students take greater time to obtain their degrees as they live away from home. Moreover, due to tremendous poverty in some areas of the country, students are unable to pay a sufficient amount to carry on their studies in big cities. It is wrong to expect these people to prepare for the examinations with their limited resources within the given age limit.
I request President Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Chairman FPSC Justice (retd) Rana Bhagwandas to increase the age limit in the CSS examination by five years.
DR IRFAN ALMANI
Rawalpindi