J&K Government Introduces New Guidelines to Streamline Recruitment Processes in Government Departments
Srinagar, 21-06-2024 : The Administrative Reforms, Inspection and Trainings Department (ARI & Trainings) of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced new guidelines aimed at streamlining the recruitment process within government departments. These guidelines emphasize the finalization of recruitment rules and the use of executive orders in critical situations.
According to an official order, ARI & Trainings is responsible for coordinating and finalizing recruitment rules across all government departments in line with the J&K Business Rules. Despite repeated requests from ARI & Trainings, some departments have not adhered to the necessary timelines for updating or creating recruitment rules.
To address urgent recruitment needs, the General Administration Department, in consultation with the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, has permitted departments to issue executive orders to fill critical posts when no formal recruitment rules exist or when existing methods need revision. This interim measure is valid for six months, during which departments must finalize formal recruitment rules.
The new guidelines define critical posts as sanctioned positions with no existing recruitment methods, positions that have remained vacant, and those essential for government functioning and public service delivery. Critical posts also include those with outdated or ambiguous recruitment methods. However, posts requiring only minor changes, such as adjustments in service length or nomenclature, are excluded from this category. Departments must justify the critical nature of these posts and the need for executive orders by providing detailed job responsibilities, qualifications, and cadre strength. They must also ensure that the proposed recruitment methods promote equal opportunities and avoid discrimination.
The guidelines further stipulate that the ratio between direct recruitment and promotions should be balanced, considering job nature, qualifications, experience, and promotion prospects. The draft executive orders must align with current requirements and serve as interim measures until formal rules are established.
Departments are required to verify that these posts do not conflict with recruitment methods in other establishments and that the sanctioned strength of posts is not exceeded. They must clearly outline the minimum and desirable qualifications and experience required for direct recruitment and ensure that promotion methods are consistent with existing rules. For Gazetted cadre posts, prior concurrence from the J&K Public Service Commission is mandatory. Once vetted by the ARI & Trainings Department, the draft executive orders also require approval from the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.
Departments must certify that there are no legal impediments or pending court cases related to the recruitment process. A committee constituted by the General Administration Department will finalize and vet the draft executive orders within one month of receiving complete proposals. These orders will be valid for six months, during which time departments must submit formal recruitment rules for review. Existing executive orders will cease to be effective after six months unless revalidated or replaced by formal rules.
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