Thiruvananthapuram: Protruding teeth will no longer be considered a disqualification for government jobs that involve selection based on physical fitness tests. This decision was taken in a recent cabinet meeting.
The exemption applies specifically to uniformed posts in departments such as Home Affairs, Forest and Wildlife, Transport, and Excise. The cabinet decided to remove disqualification based solely on the presence of protruding teeth for these roles.
This move comes after receiving numerous complaints from candidates who were otherwise qualified but were rejected due to dental conditions. The government has now granted permission to amend the relevant provisions in the special rules of the respective departments.
