J-K admin amends Civil Services Rules to set up Services Selection Board

"Just when the elected government about to be sworn in," PDP leader Naeem Akhtar posted on X in an apparent reference to the LG's order. Photo: Shutterstock

1 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 11:35 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday amended the Civil Services Rules to provide for the setting up of Services Selection Board for recruitment of non-gazetted staff, including Class IV employees.

"There shall be constituted a Service Selected Board for making selection for recruitment to subordinate services/non-gazetted/class IV (MTS) posts borne on establishment of any department or service of the government or any Public Sector Undertaking/Government company/Corporation/Board/Organisation and body substantially owned or controlled by the government of union territory of Jammu and Kashmir," the amendment issued by the administration reads.

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The move has led to criticism of the LG administration for taking a decision on the matter as an elected government is about to take charge.

"Just when the elected government about to be sworn in," PDP leader Naeem Akhtar posted on X in an apparent reference to the LG's order.

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First Published: Oct 11 2024 | 11:35 PMIST