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Education
Odisha CM Relaxes Exam Attempt Limit
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 07:36 PM
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Odisha Chief Minister has ended the 6-attempt cap for civil services exams, allowing general candidates to appear till 42. This move aims to provide more opportunities for aspirants.
In a significant move, the Odisha Chief Minister has announced the removal of the 6-attempt cap for civil services exams. This decision will enable general candidates to appear for the exams until they reach the age of 42. The relaxation of the attempt limit is expected to benefit numerous aspirants who were earlier restricted by the cap. The move is seen as a positive step towards providing more opportunities for those seeking to join the civil services. By removing the attempt limit, the government aims to encourage more candidates to take the exams, thereby increasing the pool of eligible candidates. This, in turn, is expected to lead to a more competitive and diverse range of candidates.