The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has provided interim relief to candidates exceeding the age limit for the Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKP) Constable Recruitment Examination. The court has directed the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) to provisionally allow these candidates to participate in the examination.
Key Highlights:
Case Details:
The case was brought forward by 78 petitioners, led by Deepak Sharma, represented by Advocate Rameshwar Singh Jamwal. They argued that the prolonged recruitment delay unfairly disqualified them due to age constraints.Court’s Directive:
Justice M.A. Chowdhary of the Jammu wing issued an order permitting the petitioners to appear in the examination without guaranteeing any preferential treatment or appointments. Final outcomes depend on the court’s verdict on the petition.Reason for Petition:
The recruitment process, initially delayed by over eight years and further hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in several candidates exceeding the age limit. Petitioners highlighted age relaxations granted in similar cases, such as for Sub-Inspectors and Constables in Ladakh UT, and demanded similar consideration.
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Recruitment Details:
Vacancies:
Recruitment is for 4002 Constable posts in categories like Armed/IRP/Executive/SDRF, Telecommunications, and Photographer positions.Examination Dates:
- Armed/IRP/SDRF/Executive: 1st December 2024
- Telecommunications: 8th December 2024
- Photographer: 22nd December 2024
Candidate Statistics:
The recruitment drive has attracted a massive response:Category Jammu Division Applicants Kashmir Division Applicants Armed/IRP/SDRF/Executive 1,49,294 1,13,569 Telecommunications 98,817 68,792 Photographer 76,373 52,290
Court’s Considerations:
- The directive was issued just 48 hours before the first examination, reflecting the urgency of the matter.
- The decision to allow overaged candidates is provisional, ensuring their participation without prejudicing the rights of other candidates.
Next Steps:
The High Court has scheduled the next hearing for 21st February 2025, when the petition will be further reviewed. Until then, the inclusion of overaged candidates remains a temporary measure, contingent on the court’s final judgment.
This decision underscores the judiciary’s consideration of exceptional circumstances impacting recruitment processes and the careers of aspiring candidates.
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