Supreme Court Stays Age Relaxation for SSC Candidates, Affecting Thousands

• The Supreme Court has stayed a High Court order that granted age relaxation for candidates appearing in Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations.
• This decision impacts thousands of SSC aspirants, particularly those who were hoping for age relaxation based on the High Court's previous ruling.
• The apex court clarified that its original decision was not intended to allow new examinations or broad age relaxation for all unselected candidates.
• The relief was specifically for unblemished candidates who passed the exam and were selected but were affected by disputes or irregularities.
• The Supreme Court's stay means the High Court's order will not be implemented until a final decision, clarifying the recruitment process.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court halts age relaxation for SSC candidates, impacting thousands and clarifying recruitment rules.