Srinagar, January 11: In a significant move to address staff shortages and enhance public service delivery, the Jal Shakti Department of Jammu and Kashmir has referred 281 non-gazetted vacancies to the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for early recruitment. The recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the J&K Engineering (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules of 1997.
Vacancies Breakdown:
The referred posts include positions across various cadres and departments:
1. Junior Engineer (Civil)
Pay Level: Level-6
Cadre: UT Cadre
Department: Jal Shakti Department
Posts: 202
2. Junior Assistant
Pay Level: Level-4
Division Cadre:
Jammu: 12 posts
Kashmir: 15 posts
Departments: PHE and IFC
3. Stenographer
Pay Level: Level-6B
Cadre: Division Jammu
Department: I&FC
Posts: 1
4. Works Supervisor
Pay Level: SL-1
Division Cadre:
Jammu (PHE): 8 posts
Jammu (I&FC): 4 posts
Kashmir (PHE): 12 posts
Kashmir (IFC): 7 posts
Total Vacancies: 281
The requisition forms were finalized in compliance with procedural guidelines, including reservations as per SRO 186 of 2009 and related government orders.
Official Statement:
The Additional Secretary to the Government, Jal Shakti Department, highlighted that the referred vacancies were calculated based on sanctioned strength and the number of current incumbents. The recruitment process will be conducted transparently to ensure fairness, efficiency, and representation.
Next Steps:
The JKSSB will soon advertise these posts, with the recruitment process expected to commence by March 2024.
This recruitment drive marks a significant step towards strengthening the workforce in critical departments and improving public service delivery across Jammu and Kashmir.
