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JAMMU: Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu Ansuya Jamwal along with ADC Vidhu Shekhar today reviewed and finalised the arrangements for the upcoming OMR-based written examination for the post of Wild Life Guard, to be conducted by the J&K Services Selection Board.

The examination is scheduled on March 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM. As many as 47,157 candidates are expected to appear across 131 examination centres established at 122 locations in the district.

During the meeting, the ADC took a detailed appraisal of the logistics and security staff deployment. To ensure the smooth conduct of the exam, 131 Superintendents, 122 Magistrates, 131 Observers and 3,930 Invigilators have been deployed.

The ADC directed the RTO Jammu to arrange 125 vehicles for the secure transportation of examination materials. Police authorities were instructed to ensure adequate security deployment, including female personnel for proper frisking with metal detectors to provide secure escorts for the exam materials. Furthermore, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS will remain in force around the examination centres during the scheduled timings.

The Traffic Police was tasked with ensuring the hassle-free movement of vehicles on the exam day. Additionally, the JPDCL and Jal Shakti departments were directed to maintain an uninterrupted power and water supply at all designated centres.

ADC Ansuya Jamwal stressed the need for seamless coordination among all concerned departments, Magistrates and venue observers to ensure that the examination is conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner. RTO Jammu, Tehsildars, besides various district officers participated in the meeting.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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