Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission explained

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission
Native Name A:JKPSC
Type:Constitutional body
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Jurisdiction:Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Headquarters:Solina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Coordinates:34.0552°N 74.7996°W
Motto:being fair to all and being seen as such [1]
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Chief1 Position:A K Chaudhary (IPS)
Parent Department:Government of Jammu and Kashmir
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The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) is a constitutional body of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, established by the Constitution of India under articles 128 and 133.[3] It is an autonomous body responsible for the recruitment of candidates for various government jobs under the Government of Jammu and Kashmir through competitive examinations, according to the merits of the candidates and the rules of reservation.[4] [5]

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

See 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 4 members including Chairman who holds different positions for specific roles.[17]

Name Position Previous office
A K ChaudharyChairman IPS
Sanjeev Gupta Member District and Sessions Judge
Tariq Ahmed KhanMemberDirector General Planning Department
Bashir Ahmad DarSecretary Director General Social Welfare
Zubair Ahmed RazaMemberDistrict Judge Doda

Duties and functions

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

Jk police constable Recruitment

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Selection process stays grounded . tribuneindia.com . . 11 February 2015.
  2. Web site: JKPSC constituted; Latief Deva appointed Chairman . greaterkashmir.com . . 23 July 2015.
  3. Web site: State Public Service Commissions, UPSC . www.upsc.gov.in . . 2018-12-08.
  4. Web site: J&K PSC to go high-tech . economictimes.indiatimes.com . 14 August 2015 . The Economic Times.
  5. Web site: General Administration Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir . jammukashmir.nic.in. General Administration Department . 6 December 2018.
  6. Web site: Agha Sr . 24 June 2013 . Kashmir Life . 14 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Agha Nasir Ali. 11 November 2014.
  8. Web site: Former Deputy Commissioners | District Srinagar, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | India.
  9. Web site: Microsoft Word - handbook . jkgad.nic.in. General Administration Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir . 7 December 2018.
  10. Web site: The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Volume II . rgp.jk.gov.in. Ranbir Government Press - Government of J&K . 6 December 2018.
  11. Web site: THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR CIVIL SERVICES . rgp.jk.gov.in. Ranbir Government Press - Government of J&K . 6 December 2018.
  12. Web site: Reselt notification KAS . jkpsc.nic.in . Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission . 6 December 2018.
  13. Web site: Governor approves appointment of Tsering Angchok as member to JKPSC . kashmirlife.net . . 8 July 2017.
  14. Web site: image1923.pdf . jkpsc.nic.in . Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission . 6 December 2018.
  15. Web site: Civil Secretariat Opens In Jammu . kashmirobserver.net . . 5 December 2018.
  16. Web site: Srinagar, Jammu record their lowest temperatures of season as cold wave continues in state . . Firstpost . 7 January 2018.
  17. Web site: JKPSC . jkpsc.nic.in . Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission . 6 December 2018.
  18. Web site: State Public Service Commissions . india.gov.in . 6 December 2018.
  19. Web site: J&K Public Service Commission member alleges violation of norms in selection of officers . thehindu.com . . 4 January 2013. Fayyaz . Ahmed Ali .
  20. Web site: annual report . jkpsc.nic.in . JKPSC . 6 December 2018.
  21. Web site: JKPSC to recruit 1,652 asstt professors . indianexpress.com . . 31 December 2015. 2015-12-31 .