Jammu and Kashmir, November 2024 – The School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has officially referred 575 vacant posts of lecturers for direct recruitment to the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC). This significant development aims to fill the vacancies across various disciplines, ensuring quality education in the region's schools.
Breakdown of Posts
The advertised positions are distributed among various categories to ensure equitable representation, as per existing reservation rules:
Open Merit (OM): 238 posts
Reserved Backward Areas (RBA): 53 posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 51 posts
Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST-1): 61 posts
Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST-2): 56 posts
Actual Line of Control (ALC): 26 posts
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 42 posts
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 48 posts
Horizontal Reservation for Physically Challenged
Four percent of the total posts are reserved for candidates with disabilities, including categories such as one arm, one leg, blindness, both legs, and low vision.
Subject-Wise Allocation
The posts cover a wide range of disciplines, including Mathematics (54 posts), Physics (50 posts), Chemistry (51 posts), Political Science (49 posts), and more, ensuring a focus on both sciences and humanities.
Next Steps
The JKPSC is expected to initiate the selection process soon. Interested candidates should stay updated with official notifications and prepare accordingly to seize this opportunity.
This recruitment drive highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector and ensuring inclusivity in the hiring process.
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