Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission

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 Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[3] 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.[4][5]

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission
JKPSC
Commission overview
Formed2 September 1957 (1957-09-02)
JurisdictionGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir
HeadquartersSolina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
34.0551733°N 74.7995805°E / 34.0551733; 74.7995805
Mottobeing fair to all and being seen as such [1]
Commission executive
  • Brij Raj Sharma [2], (Chairman)
Parent departmentGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir
Websitejkpsc.nic.in

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. During the Dogra Rule Maharaja Hari Singh had introduced Civil Service examination for the first time in the state in 1941.[6] Before that the Maharaja used to nominate candidates for civil service training who after completing the training would join the state government. Agha Nasir Ali was the first Kashmiri to top the civil service examination when they were introduced for the first time in 1941.[7] He was the first Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar.[8] 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 Constitution of India in Part XXI along with Article 370, giving autonomous status. Section 128 of the Constitution of J&K describes the formation of JKPSC which indicates the commission was set up on 2 September 1957.[9][10][11]

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.[9] The Commission is headed by its chairman who is responsible for the 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 under certain sections of J&K state.[12][13]

Commission office shift
Main article: Darbar Move

Every year, the commission shift its office from one capital to another for the period of six months. It occurs twice in a year, making the JKPSC functioning from May to October in summer capital Srinagar and from November to April in winter capital Jammu.[14] In 1872, Maharaja Gulab Singh started this practice to escape the extreme heat during summers in Jammu and freezing wave of winter in Srinagar where temperature often drop as low as -6 to -4 degrees Celsius.[15][16]

Members

The commission consists of 8-9 members including Chairman who holds different positions for specific roles.[17]

NamePositionPrevious office
Brij Raj SharmaChairmanChairman SSC
S. Ahfadul MujtabaMemberIPS, DG Prosecution J&K
Syed Iqbal Agha Member Development Commissioner (Works)
Showkat Ahmed Zargar Member Associate Professor (Mathematics) Higher Education Department
Sameer Bharti Member IFS (Retired)
Subhash Gupta Member District And Session Judge (Retired)
Des Raj Member Chief Engineer Public Work (R&B) Jammu
Dr. Farooq Lone Member Commissioner Secretary GAD
Zubair Ahmed Raza Member District Judge Doda

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 analyze the 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.[18][9]

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)
  • JKAS 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)
  • Junior Stastistical Assistant Course
  • Stastical Assistant Course
  • Stastical Officer

References
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  2. "JKPSC constituted; Latief Deva appointed Chairman". greaterkashmir.com. Greater Kashmir. 23 July 2015.
  3. "State Public Service Commissions, UPSC". www.upsc.gov.in. Union Public Service Commission. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  4. "J&K PSC to go high-tech". economictimes.indiatimes.com. The Economic Times. 14 August 2015.
  5. "General Administration Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir". jammukashmir.nic.in. General Administration Department. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  6. "Agha Sr". Kashmir Life. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  7. "Agha Nasir Ali". 11 November 2014.
  8. "Former Deputy Commissioners | District Srinagar, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | India".
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  10. "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.
  11. "THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR CIVIL SERVICES" (PDF). rgp.jk.gov.in. Ranbir Government Press - Government of J&K. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  12. "Reselt notification KAS" (PDF). jkpsc.nic.in. Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  13. "Governor approves appointment of Tsering Angchok as member to JKPSC". kashmirlife.net. Kashmir Life. 8 July 2017.
  14. "image1923.pdf" (PDF). jkpsc.nic.in. Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  15. "Civil Secretariat Opens In Jammu". kashmirobserver.net. Kashmir Observer. 5 December 2018.
  16. "Srinagar, Jammu record their lowest temperatures of season as cold wave continues in state". firstpost.com. Firstpost. 7 January 2018.
  17. "JKPSC". jkpsc.nic.in. Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  18. "State Public Service Commissions". india.gov.in. India.gov.in. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  19. Fayyaz, Ahmed Ali (4 January 2013). "J&K Public Service Commission member alleges violation of norms in selection of officers". thehindu.com. The Hindu.
  20. "annual report" (PDF). jkpsc.nic.in. JKPSC. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  21. "JKPSC to recruit 1,652 asstt professors". indianexpress.com. Indian Express Limited. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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