The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) and Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) are set to advertise a total of 26,000 gazetted and non-gazetted posts by 1st April 2023. This is a significant announcement for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir who have been eagerly waiting for government job opportunities in the state said an official at JKGAD while taking to JKYouth Newspaper representative.
The JKSSB will advertise a total of 12,500 posts, out of which 7,500 will be of Level-4 and the remaining 5,000 for various other posts in almost all the government departments of Jammu and Kashmir. The table below provides a breakdown of the various posts that will be advertised by JKSSB:
| Level 4 Posts | Various Other Posts |
|---|
| 7,500 (Approx.) | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| -Forest Guard | -Junior Assistant |
| -Cleaner | -Stenographer |
| -Helper | -Driver |
| -Ward Attendant | -Lab Assistant |
| -Orderly | -Electrician |
| -Sweeper | -Mechanic |
| -Security Guard | -Fitter |
| -Plumber | |
| -Assistant Professor (Lecturer) | |
| -Librarian | |
| -Pharmacist/Medical Assistant | |
| -Staff Nurse | |
| -X-Ray Technicians | |
| -Agriculture Extension Assistant | |
| -Lecturer (Industrial Training) | |
| -Physical Training Instructor (PTI) |
On the other hand, the JKPSC will advertise a total of 13,500 gazetted posts, which will include 3,500 medical posts and 10,000 posts from other departments. The table below provides a breakdown of the various posts that will be advertised by JKPSC:
| Medical Posts (Approx.) | Other Department Posts |
|---|
| 3,500 | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| -Medical Officer | -Assistant Engineer (Civil) |
| -Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | -Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) |
| -Tourism Department | -Assistant Engineer (Electrical) |
| -Medical Physicist | -Assistant Engineer (IT) |
| -Radiotherapist | -Assistant Professor (Lecturer) |
| -Medical Record Officer | -Assistant Director |
| -Accounts Officer | |
| -Planning Officer | |
| -District Information Officer | |
| -Assistant Town Planner |
This massive recruitment drive will provide a much-needed boost to the employment scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has promised to provide equal opportunities to all eligible candidates, without any discrimination. The selection process will be fair and transparent, ensuring that only the most deserving candidates get the job.
The interested candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official websites of JKSSB and JKPSC to stay updated on the recruitment process. They should also make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for any post.
Overall, the decision of the JKSSB and JKPSC to advertise 26,000 gazetted and non-gazetted posts is a welcome step towards providing more job opportunities to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It is hoped that this move will help in addressing the unemployment issues in the region and contribute towards