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Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission
جموں و کشمیر پبلک سروس کمیشن
JKPSC
Commission overview
Formed2 September 1957; 67 years ago (1957-09-02)
JurisdictionRepublic of India
HeadquartersSolina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
34°03′19″N 74°47′58″E / 34.0551733°N 74.7995805°E / 34.0551733; 74.7995805
Commission executive
  • Latief uz Zaman Deva [1], (Chairman)
Parent departmentGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir
Websitejkpsc.nic.in

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission widely known as JKPSC, is a constitutional body formed by the Government of India under articles 128 and 133 which conducts the civil services examination for appointment to various civil services in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.[2] The JKPSC, autonomous body select the officers for various key positions in state civil services according to the merits of the candidates and the rules of reservation. [3] [4]

History

The history of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission begins with the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Regulation volume-II, which explains the civil services of the state. The concept of conducting statewide competitive examination for appointment to specific posts came into consideration way back between 1954-1957. Later, previous rules were revoked by the Kashmir Civil Service Rules-1954. The formation of JKPSC is revealed by the Indian public service commissions which further explains the Indian constitution in Part XXI. Article 370 of the Constitution of India. The section 128 of the Constitution of J&K describes the formation of JKPSC which indicates the commission was set up on September 2, 1957. [5] [6] [7]

Background

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission is the top-most constitutional body and senior-most civil services of the Government of India. Its headquarters are located in Solina area of Srinagar city, 190009. [5] The Commission is headed by its chairman who is responsible for recruitment process, JKPSC policy formulation and its implementation. The commission chairman including other members are appointed by the state governor. The governor has the right to determine the number of members as well as the members of the commission and their terms of service. [8] [9]

Members

The commission consists of 8-9 members including Chairman who holds different positions for specific roles. [10]

Name Position Previous office
Latief uz Zaman Deva Chairman Deputy Commissioner Pulwama
Jai Pal Singh Member Deputy Commissioner Anantnag
Ali Asgar Choudhary Member Director Command Area Development Jammu
Prof.(Dr.) Posh Charak [11] Member Professor in the Department of English, University of Jammu
Mushtaq Ahmad Wani Member Principal Government Degree College, Kupwara
Suresh Kumar Sharma Member Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Kashmir
Tsering Angchok Member Excise Commissioner J&K

Duties and functions

  • To conducts statewide civil services examinations and recruitment process for appointments to the various posts on state level.
  • Every year, it submits a report about the work done by the commission to the state governor.
  • To ensure the procedures of transfer, promotion, recruitment and dismissals of civil services posts constitutionally prescribed principles.
  • To Report its activities of the performance including any finding in accordance with prescribed values and principles constitutionally.
  • To investigate and analyse application of personnel and public administration practices, and report to the relevant executive authority and legislature of Jammu & Kashmir.
  • The commission shall be consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government including memorials or petitions relating to such matters.
  • To advise on any matter referred to them in compliance with the section 133 of the Constitution of the Indian states. [12] [5]

Examinations conducted by the commission

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission conducts the various Competitive Examinations and Departmental examinations as mandated by section 137 in Part IX of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir.

Competitive examinations

Departmental examinations

  • Excise and Taxation Officers
  • Excise and Taxation Inspectors
  • Excise and Taxation Sub-Inspectors
  • Revenue Service (Executive)
  • KAS Probationers
  • Subordinate Accounts Course (SAC-I)
  • Subordinate Accounts Course (SAC-II)
  • Accounts Clerk Course (ACC)
  • IAS Probationers
  • Labour Inspectors/Officers
  • Executive Engineer (Accounts)
  • Assistant Engineer (Accounts) [14]

References

  1. ^ "JKPSC constituted; Latief Deva appointed Chairman". greaterkashmir.com. Greater Kashmir. 23 July 2015.
  2. ^ "State Public Service Commissions, UPSC". www.upsc.gov.in. Union Public Service Commission. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
  3. ^ "J&K PSC to go high-tech". economictimes.indiatimes.com. The Economic Times. 14 August 2015.
  4. ^ "General Administration Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir". jammukashmir.nic.in. General Administration Department. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  5. ^ a b c "Microsoft Word - handbook" (PDF). jkgad.nic.in. General Administration Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  6. ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Volume II" (PDF). rgp.jk.gov.in. Ranbir Government Press - Government of J&K. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  7. ^ "THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR CIVIL SERVICES" (PDF). rgp.jk.gov.in. Ranbir Government Press - Government of J&K. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Reselt notification KAS" (PDF). jkpsc.nic.in. Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Governor approves appointment of Tsering Angchok as member to JKPSC". kashmirlife.net. Kashmir Life. 8 July 2017.
  10. ^ "JKPSC". jkpsc.nic.in. Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  11. ^ "yksd lsok vk ksxksa dk lwpuk i" (PDF). upsc.gov.in. Union Public Service Commission. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  12. ^ "State Public Service Commissions". india.gov.in. India.gov.in. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  13. ^ Fayyaz, Ahmed Ali (4 January 2013). "J&K Public Service Commission member alleges violation of norms in selection of officers". thehindu.com. The Hindu.
  14. ^ a b "annual report" (PDF). jkpsc.nic.in. JKPSC. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  15. ^ "JKPSC to recruit 1,652 asstt professors". indianexpress.com. Indian Express Limited. 2015-12-31. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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