Shillong: The Voice of the People Party is taking aim at the state government. They want an end to the 37-year age limit for deficit college teachers. Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang claims the policy kills job opportunities for high-achieving candidates. These applicants often spend years chasing postgraduate degrees, the National Eligibility Test, or PhDs. By the time they finish their studies, they are already bumping against the age ceiling.
This bureaucratic roadblock has dragged on for three to four years. Marbaniang argues that the government mistakenly applies strict rules from state-run colleges to deficit institutions. These schools operate under different guidelines. "The condition is depriving qualified candidates of employment opportunities despite meeting the required academic qualifications," Marbaniang said. The MLA insists that neither the University Grants Commission nor the Assam Aided College Rules mandate such a limit.
Marbaniang met with the Education Department Commissioner to demand a fix. The Commissioner promised a response within one week. For now, candidates wait. The government must decide if it will keep the cap or clear the path for these educators.
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