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  • 5,478 candidates to appear at 19 centres

DODA: District Magistrate (DM) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the smooth, fair and transparent conduct of the JKSSB OMR-based examination for the recruitment of Accounts Assistants in the Finance Department.

The examination, being conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), is scheduled to be held on November 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A total of 5,478 candidates are expected to appear in the examination at 19 designated examination centres across the district.

The meeting was attended by ADC Anil Kumar Thakur, who is also the Chief Inspector for the JKSSB examination, ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, ASP Mohammad Aslam, SE PWD (R&B), ACD, CEO, CMO, DySP Traffic, JKSSB representatives, district officers, principals of government colleges, heads of educational institutions, teaching staff and representatives of various government departments. Several officers also participated through virtual mode.

The District Magistrate reviewed department-wise action plans and assessed the preparedness for the successful conduct of the examination. He issued necessary directions to the concerned officers, emphasising foolproof security arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, effective traffic management and physical inspection of all examination centres.

The DM directed the concerned authorities to establish well equipped control rooms at all examination centres, with clear signage for easy identification. He also stressed the timely installation and functional readiness of CCTV cameras to ensure close monitoring and transparency throughout the examination process.

Reviewing the availability of essential facilities, the DM directed the Executive Engineers of PDD and Jal Shakti to ensure uninterrupted power supply and adequate drinking water arrangements at every examination centre.

The Chief Education Officer was directed to personally ensure proper infrastructure and the availability of all requisite facilities at all examination centres. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) was asked to arrange adequate medical facilities, including the deployment of medical teams at sensitive examination centres, to address any emergency.

The District Information Officer (DIO) was directed to make necessary arrangements for videography and camera coverage at all examination centres to ensure proper monitoring and transparency during the examination.

Reviewing the deployment of invigilators and magistrates, the District Magistrate directed the Centre Superintendents, Deputy Centre Superintendents and invigilators to visit their respective examination centres one day before the examination to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place. He also directed the ARTO to make adequate arrangements for smooth transportation and other examination-related requirements.

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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