Sindh Forest & Wildlife Department Announces Inter-Departmental Coordination Meeting Scheduled for Age Limit Relaxation-Notification

Upper Age Limit Relaxation for BS-17 Forest Officers: Critical Meeting:

The Forest & Wildlife Department, Government of Sindh, has announced a critical departmental-level meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM, regarding the relaxation of the upper age limit for the post of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer (BS-17). This communication, detailed in Notification No. FT&WL(SOI)Age Relaxation/2024 (402), serves as a formal request to nominate representatives from relevant government departments to participate in the deliberation. The notification is addressed to the Secretary (Services) of the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, the Secretary of the Law Department, and the Secretary of the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC).

The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate and deliberate on the age relaxation requests for prospective candidates, aligning with the provisions outlined in the Sindh Civil Servants Rules, 2024. The committee, chaired by the Secretary of the Forest & Wildlife Department, comprises representatives from the Law Department, the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, and the Sindh Public Service Commission. This structured composition ensures transparency, fairness, and compliance with the recruitment policies of the provincial government.

The meeting underscores the government’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities to eligible candidates while maintaining merit and procedural integrity. It aims to address potential challenges related to age limitations in the recruitment process, thereby fostering inclusivity and equal access to career opportunities in the Forest & Wildlife Department. The collaborative nature of the meeting emphasizes the importance of inter-departmental coordination to achieve a fair and efficient resolution. Notification Describes;

No. FT&WL(SOI)Age Relaxation/2024 (402)
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
FOREST & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Karachi, dated the 17^th January, 2025

To

1. The Secretary (Services),
   Services, General Administration & Coordination Department,
   Government of Sindh, Karachi,
2. The Secretary,
   Law Department,
   Government of Sindh, Karachi.
3. The Secretary,
   Sindh public Service Commission, Sindh,
   Thandi Sarak, Hyderabad

Subject :-       CONVENING MEETING OF COMMITTEE RELAXATION OF UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR THE POST OF SUB-DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER (BS-17).

Reference:          i. SGA&CD’s Notification No. SORI(SGA&CD)5-108/2024 dated 16.10.2024.

ii. SGA&CD’s Notification No. SOII(SGA&CD)5-64/2021^(Part-II) dated 02.01.2025.

Advertisement:         No. 01/2025, dated 07.01.2025 of Sindh Public Commission for the post of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer (BS-17)

I am directed to refer to the subject noted above.

                              In pursuance of Notifications under reference on subject wherein composition of departmental level committee is as under: – (copies of notifications under reference & Advertisement are enclosed)

01.	Secretary, Forest & Wildlife Department, Govt. of Sindh,	Chairman Departmental level committee
02.	Deputy Secretary, Law Department, Govt. of Sindh	Member
03.	Deputy (Services), SGA&CD	Member
04.	Representative of Sindh Public Service Commission (not below the rank of BS-18)	Member

2.                           Accordingly, meeting of committee is convened on 23.01.2025 at 11:00 (Thursday) in office of the Secretary / Chairman, Forest & Wildlife Department, to consider the subject case in accordance with the provision of Sindh Civill Servants Rules, 2024.

3.                           It is therefore, requested to nominate representative of your department to make it convenient to attend the meeting on above date time and venue.

SECTION OFFICER-I

Conclusion:

The scheduled meeting by the Forest & Wildlife Department, Government of Sindh, for addressing the relaxation of the upper age limit for the post of Sub-Divisional Forest Officer (BS-17), highlights the provincial government’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and ensuring fairness in public sector recruitment. By involving representatives from the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, the Law Department, and the Sindh Public Service Commission, the process is structured to maintain transparency, accountability, and adherence to the Sindh Civil Servants Rules, 2024.

The formation of a departmental-level committee with experienced officials at the helm demonstrates the government’s proactive approach to addressing candidates’ concerns and facilitating their inclusion in the recruitment process. This initiative is particularly significant for individuals whose age eligibility may be marginally exceeded but who possess the requisite qualifications and potential to serve in the public sector.

Through this meeting, the Forest & Wildlife Department reinforces its role as a progressive institution, focused on fair employment practices while adhering to procedural regulations. The collaborative engagement of multiple departments signifies the importance of inter-departmental coordination in policymaking and implementation. Ultimately, the outcome of this meeting is expected to set a precedent for balancing merit with flexibility, enabling deserving candidates to contribute to the department’s goals while ensuring compliance with governmental rules and regulations. This step reflects a commitment to fostering talent, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all aspiring candidates in the province.

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