Govt admits delay in recruitments owing to certain reasons

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07 (STC): Delays in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has primarily been due to administrative hurdles, litigation and weather disruptions, informed government to the Legislative Assembly today.
In a written reply to a query by Legislator Shamima Firdous in the Legislative Assembly, the government acknowledged that in certain cases, examinations could not be held as per the scheduled timeframe.
The Minister-in-Charge stated that the delays were “mainly due to administrative exigencies” such as availability of examination centres, adverse weather, court litigations, and time taken in verification of eligibility documents.
The government, however, emphasised that recruitment is carried out by concerned agencies “in accordance with prescribed rules, procedures and within the notified timelines.
Outlining steps to streamline the process, the reply highlighted rationalisation of exam schedules, adoption of technology-driven systems, strengthening of manpower, and close monitoring of recruitment timelines.
The government asserted that the JKSSB has already issued an advance calendar for various examinations to be held in 2026, which is being “strictly followed” to ensure transparency and timely completion of recruitment.

(Straight Talk Communications)