Sidha emphasises foolproof security, transparency, adequate transport facilities, candidate-friendly arrangements
Pulwama | Nov, 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, Wednesday chaired a review meeting at Circuit House, Pulwama, to assess the arrangements for the smooth, fair and transparent conduct of the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance Department), scheduled to be conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) on November 15, 2026.
During the meeting, a detailed presentation was made before the Chair on the preparations undertaken for the examination, covering the deployment of staff, Magistrates and Observers, management of examination centres, security arrangements and adherence to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The presentation also covered the procedures for collection, transportation, opening, sealing and deposition of examination-related material on the day of the examination.
The meeting was informed that the requisite training for examination staff had already been conducted at Government Degree College Boys, Pulwama. Arrangements being put in place by various stakeholder departments, including Education, Jal Shakti, Transport and other concerned departments, were also reviewed.
Emphasising the importance of impartiality and compliance with examination protocols, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure proper management and sanitisation of all examination centres, including verification of deployed personnel and adequate arrangements for drinking water and washroom facilities. He further emphasised that candidates with disabilities must be provided all necessary assistance, with their examination rooms preferably allotted on the ground floor to ensure ease of access and avoid inconvenience.
Reviewing the security arrangements, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised that the fairness, credibility and confidentiality of the examination must be maintained at all costs. He directed the Police Department to ensure adequate security inside and outside every examination centre and maintain strict vigil throughout the examination process. At the same time, he stressed that security protocols must be implemented professionally, without causing unnecessary inconvenience or harassment to candidates.
He further directed that frisking arrangements be conducted in a systematic and dignified manner, with separate provisions for male and female candidates. Female candidates shall be frisked by designated female security personnel, with assistance from female staff of the respective institutions wherever required. Entry into examination centres shall be strictly restricted to candidates possessing valid admit cards.
