J-K Govt approves recruitment for 575 vacant lecturer posts

SRINAGAR — In line with the commitment of the Omar Abdullah-led government to provide jobs to the unemployed educated youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood approved the proposal of an advertisement of 575 vacant posts of 10+2 lecturers under direct quota in 24 streams of School Education Department for recruitment.

These posts, vacant for several years, have been referred to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) for recruitment on a fast-track basis to address the pressing need for qualified teaching staff for higher secondary institutions.

Speaking on this development, Sakeena Masood maintained that the government is committed to the promises made to the public, especially educated youth.

“Within 15 days of our government formation, we have taken the decision to address the long pending demands of educated youth,” she stated, adding that the recruitment process for these posts will begin shortly and the recruiting agency has been tasked to complete the process within a time-bound manner.

The Minister further said that other departments have also been asked to consolidate the number of vacant posts, both gazetted and non-gazetted, so that they can be sent to recruiting agencies for filling at the earliest.

She added that other issues like timely promotion of Principals, in-charge Lecturers, Teachers, Masters and other staff have also been looked into. “Directions have been given for timely conduct of DPCs for career progression of the employees,” she added.