Srinagar/Jammu, November 19, 2024 – The Jammu and Kashmir Government has formally referred 575 Lecturer vacancies in the School Education Department to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) for direct recruitment. This move marks a significant step in strengthening the teaching faculty across various subjects in the Union Territory.
In a communication issued by the School Education Department (Human Resource Management Section), the referral includes a detailed breakdown of vacancies across various categories and subjects, ensuring fair representation through reservation policies. The notification directs the JKPSC to initiate the selection process in accordance with the prescribed rules and guidelines.
JKPSC Lecturer Vacancies 2024 – Detailed Notification PDF
Vacancy Details
The 575 vacancies are distributed as follows:
- Open Merit (OM): 238
- Reserved Backward Areas (RBA): 53
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 51
- Scheduled Tribes (ST-1): 61
- Scheduled Tribes (ST-2): 56
- ALC (Line of Actual Control): 26
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 42
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 48
In addition, 4% horizontal reservation has been allotted for physically challenged individuals, covering categories like low vision, one arm, one leg, and other disabilities in line with Government Order No. 59-JK(SWD) of 2021.
Subject-Wise Distribution
The Lecturer positions span across diverse disciplines, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, Botany, Zoology, and more. The largest allocations are for Mathematics (54), Botany (52), and Chemistry (51).
Eligibility Criteria
The referred posts require candidates to hold a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject. Further details regarding age limits, exam structure, and selection criteria will be released by JKPSC in the advertisement.
What’s Next?
The JKPSC is expected to issue an official recruitment notification soon, detailing the application process, important dates, and selection methodology. Aspiring candidates are advised to keep a close eye on the JKPSC’s official website, jkpsc.nic.in, for updates.
This recruitment drive aligns with the J&K Government’s commitment to bolstering the education sector by filling crucial teaching positions. It is anticipated to attract a large pool of qualified candidates, contributing to the improvement of academic standards in schools across the Union Territory.
