STS age relaxation officially approved! Sindh Cabinet grants 15 years general age relaxation for STS candidates. Learn eligibility details! STS 5 to 15 Age Relaxation: Official Sindh Cabinet Decision. General age relaxation for Sukkur IBA Testing Services (STS) qualified candidates has been formally announced by the Government of Sindh. This crucial decision, issued via notification on December 2, 2025, stems from a Provincial Cabinet directive.
Significant General Age Relaxation for STS Candidates
The Services, General Administration and Coordination Department confirmed the policy applies specifically to candidates who applied for tests prior to the promulgation of the Sindh Civil Servants (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 2024, dated October 16, 2024. This directive aims to provide equitable opportunity for deserving candidates.
Eligible candidates, encompassing Graduation (1st Phase) 2021, Intermediate, and Matriculation categories, will receive a fifteen (15) years general age relaxation. Their age will be calculated from the original closing date of application, November 30, 2021, which was extended up to June 28, 2022 (SindhNews.com). This measure addresses applications made nearly four years prior to the notification.
This general age relaxation is expected to broaden the pool of qualified individuals seeking government positions. The decision underscores the Sindh government’s commitment to facilitating job opportunities for its citizens.