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My question is about Net/Jrf exams, why is there the age limit for jrf exams, why it is not above 28 years just like net exams?

JRF ENTRANCE EXAM:
The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

candidates who are interested to apply for JRF post should refer to the admission notice published in the advertisement in various Newspapers and the instructions given therein carefully. Fill in the application form according to the instructions given in this prospectus and the admission notice.

Age limit::::

Age Limit The for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years ( relaxation for OBC candidate to 3 years and upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and also for female candidates.