Deputy Commissioner Shopian charandeep sing chaired a meeting.

Deputy Commissioner Charandeep Singh, today chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness and finalise arrangements for the smooth, fair and transparent conduct of the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department, scheduled to be held on November 15, 2026.

During the meeting, it was informed that 14 designated examination centres have been established across the district.

DC reviewed the arrangements being made by various departments and instructed the concerned officers to ensure effective inter-departmental coordination for the peaceful and hassle-free conduct of the examination.

He took stock of the availability of essential facilities at examination centres, including proper seating arrangements, furniture, drinking water, electricity, heating facilities, sanitation, security, transportation, traffic regulation and medical assistance.

DC directed the concerned education authorities and Centre Superintendents to personally inspect all designated examination centres and ensure that the venues are fully equipped and all necessary facilities are put in place well in advance.

He instructed to ensure strict adherence to the examination guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prescribed by JKSSB, particularly regarding candidate verification, frisking, entry procedures and the secure handling of examination material and OMR answer sheets.

He also directed the supervisory staff to remain fully conversant with their assigned duties and responsibilities. The Deputy Commissioner further directed the designated Nodal Officers to maintain close coordination with their respective departments, regularly monitor the arrangements and ensure timely redressal of any shortcomings.

Emphasising collective responsibility, he instructed all concerned officers to work in close coordination and ensure that the examination is conducted in a peaceful, fair and transparent manner.

The meeting was attended by SSP, Shopian, Mushtaq AhmedChoudhary, ADC, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz, Principal, GDC, Shopian, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Dy. SP Traffic and other concerned district officers.