University of Jammu launches transparent online recruitment exams with biometric security and live monitoring

• 304 candidates appear on Day One for Non-Teaching Posts; VC Prof. Umesh Rai inspects centers, praises arrangements

JAMMU: University of Jammu, under digital initiatives, has initiated online examination (CBT mode) for the recruitment of non-teaching positions with effect from today. On the first day of the examination, 304 candidates have appeared for 10 different technical and non-teaching positions. Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor of the university inspected the examination canters and expressed his happiness and satisfaction for the arrangement made for the smooth conduct of examination. As per vision of Prof Rai to maintain complete transparency in the appointments, the experts and officers from different organizations and cadre were invited to oversee the complete recruitment examination process.

“In another unique initiative, the University has introduced the IRIS Scan and Biometric imaging of all the candidates at every step of the examination till joining in order to avoid the impersonation” said the Coordinator of EEC, Prof Pankaj Srivastava. He further informed that the CCTV surveillance, monitoring of live streaming of CCTV at command Centre established in University and there monitoring by the senior professors and officers are part of this transparency initiatives of the University.

A team of senior officials from the University also visited the centre as flying squad members and observers. The fist phase of the recruitment process will continue up to 21st of June 2025. The result of the screening test will be declared soon after giving an opportunity to the candidates to see their response sheets and challenge the answer key said Kuldeep Raj, Assistant Registrar of EEC, University of Jammu.