Rajesh Gupta
Jammu, Aug 24: However, the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board cancelled the written examination for Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts in the Power Development Department on Sunday following massive protests by aspirants over alleged question paper leakage.
It is to mention here that Viral Vedios showed on Social Media, which showed youth solving question papers outside examination centres before the completion of the much-awaited exam, sparking outrage among genuine candidates.
The OMR-based examination could not be conducted at one centre due to weather-related disruptions, according to an official notice by the Controller of Examinations,
Several aspirants staged demonstrations outside examination centres, demanding accountability and a transparent recruitment process.
Political Leaders slam Administration over the issue, which raised questions on JKSSB as a whole?
PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para accused the government of repeatedly failing the youth, writing on social media: "Scam after scam, and now another SSB paper leak. Students are seen openly trying to solve problems, yet after banning books and locking schools, the government's sale of exam papers is another blow to J&K's youth."
JKPPC chairman Sajad Lone termed the incident a "brazen daylight robbery in recruitment," describing the chaotic conduct where aspirants were first asked to leave exam halls, then called back in, while the paper was already circulating on social media.
Iltija Mufti, expressed disappointment with the National Conference-led government, stating that youngsters had placed overwhelming faith in NC hoping for transparency in recruitment exams but the party was wrecking their future because of sheer incompetence.
This marks another instance of examination irregularities plaguing JKSSB, with earlier recruitment tests also facing scrutiny, investigations, and cancellations, raising questions about the board's credibility and the future of aspiring government job seekers in the region.
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