Chief Minister Omar Abdullah detailed the government’s efforts to address vacancies and streamline recruitment within Jammu & Kashmir. Key points included:
- Current Vacancy Status:
- As of January 31, 2025, there were 32,474 total vacancies across 38 government departments:
- 2,503 Gazetted posts
- 19,214 Non-Gazetted posts
- 10,757 Class-IV (MTS) posts
- As of January 31, 2025, there were 32,474 total vacancies across 38 government departments:
- Targeted Recruitment:
- The government aims to fill 7,253 vacancies by the end of the year:
- 1,502 Gazetted vacancies
- 5,751 Non-Gazetted vacancies
- In the past two years, 11,526 selections have already been made.
- The government aims to fill 7,253 vacancies by the end of the year:
- Recruitment Process:
- 13,466 Non-Gazetted vacancies were referred to the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB), with 9,351 selections completed.
- 2,390 Gazetted vacancies were referred to the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC), resulting in 2,175 selections.
- 10,757 Class-IV (MTS) vacancies are undergoing Finance Department scrutiny before referral.
- Over 6,000 additional vacancies are prepared for referral to recruiting agencies.
- Reforms for Efficiency:
- Interviews have been abolished for posts up to Pay Level 5 and Level 6, accelerating recruitment.
- The JKSSB’s mandate has been expanded to include Non-Gazetted recruitment in PSUs and other state-controlled entities.
- The JKSSB regulations were revised to introduce online, CBT-based examinations and single-exam systems.
- The Deadline for notifying recruitment rules has been extended by six months, for the removal of delays.
- Specific Recruitment Updates:
- Recruitment for Junior Engineer (Civil) posts, Assistant Professors/Librarians/PTIs, and vacancies in Health and Medical Education is underway.
- Lecturer posts in the School Education Department have been referred to JKPSC.
- Regularization of Daily Wagers:
- A high-level committee, led by the Chief Secretary, has been formed to develop a comprehensive policy for the regularization of Casual, Seasonal, and Other Workers (CSLWs).
- Emphasis on Proactive Approach:
- The JKPSC and JKSSB have been directed to adopt a target-based approach to ensure timely recruitment.
In essence, the Chief Minister outlined a multi-faceted approach to addressing government vacancies, combining immediate recruitment targets with systemic reforms to improve the efficiency and transparency of the hiring process.
