Sakina Itoo Calls for Raising Age Limit at Jammu Kashmir Bank

Sakina Itoo, a prominent youth activist from Jammu, has publicly called on the Jammu Kashmir Bank to raise its recruitment age limit. The current age cap, which she says restricts many capable young candidates, has been a point of contention among local job seekers.

Itoo approached the bank’s human‑resources department with a formal request, highlighting how the existing limit excludes a significant portion of the region’s educated youth. She emphasized that a higher age threshold would not only broaden the talent pool but also align the bank’s hiring practices with national trends that favor inclusive recruitment.

The bank’s officials have yet to issue a formal response. However, Itoo’s appeal has sparked discussions among student groups and local media, with many echoing her sentiment that the current policy is outdated and unfair to aspiring professionals.

This move comes amid growing calls across India for public sector institutions to reassess age and experience requirements, ensuring that younger talent is not sidelined in favor of more senior candidates.