JK recruitment bodies collected over Rs 113 crore in fees
In short
In Jammu and Kashmir, the JKPSC and JKSSB collected more than Rs 113 crore from job applicants. The reporting says they held 369 recruitment exams for 15,964 posts.
The problem is that only a low number of jobs were actually filled in the last two years. It is not stated why the hiring was so low.
What the reporting says
The JKPSC and JKSSB collected more than Rs 113 crore in application fees from job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the reporting. The two agencies have conducted 369 recruitment examinations for 15,964 advertised posts, but the number of roles actually filled in the last two years was low. The report raises concerns about transparency, while the exact reasons for the low hiring are not stated.
Why it matters
The report says the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission and J&K Services Selection Board collected more than Rs 113 crore in application fees from job aspirants. It also says they conducted 369 recruitment examinations for 15,964 advertised posts, while actual hires over the last two years were low. The immediate focus is on recruitment transparency and the burden on unemployed youth, but the report does not quantify the filled posts.