J&K Govt Speeds Up Recruitment, Clears Over 1,100 Compassionate Appointments

Srinagar, Mar 7, KNT: The Jammu and Kashmir government has expedited the recruitment process through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced while presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly.

Providing an update on employment initiatives, Abdullah stated that 10,616 posts have been referred for recruitment, of which 7,376 have been notified, and exams for 6,090 positions have already been conducted.

In a move to address pending compassionate appointments under SRO-43, the government has approved 1,116 cases, with an additional 150 currently under review. [KNT]