Recently issued exam schedule for Accounts Assistant, Class-IV posts tentative, JKSSB clarifies

Srinagar: Cautioning the aspiring candidates against getting misled by misinformation regarding the conduct of exams, the J&K Service Selection Board has clarified that the schedule of examination recently issued by the Board for Accounts Assistant (Panchayats) and Class-IV posts is tentative.

In a press release on its website, the Board said the schedule is “tentative and subject to the guidelines of the Union Territory government which shall be in vogue at the relevant point of time or any other instruction that may be issued relating to COVID-19 pandemic.”

“The J&K Services Selection Board issued a tentative calendar for various examinations vide this office Notice No. SSB/Secy/Sel/2020/3354-62 dated 18.09.2020. In this context, the J&K Services Selection Board has been receiving lots of queries regarding [the] forthcoming examination of Accounts Assistant (Panchayats) and Class-IV posts,” the press release read.

“It is the endeavour of J&K Services Selection Board to hold the examinations at the earliest and finalize the selection process in [the] shortest possible time in keeping with the essence of Accelerated Recruitment drive. In this regard, all necessary preparations are underway and respective district administrations are extending their cooperation to the Board,” it added.

“However, there are lots of activities already going on at the ground level. Therefore, a holistic view is to be taken to ensure secure, smooth and above all fair and transparent examination. The J&K Services Selection Board is determined to hold all the examinations in a time-bound manner and release the selection lists without any undue delay. The final dates in this regard shall be notified in due course of time.”

The Board cautioned the job aspirants against the activities of some unscrupulous elements who are misleading the gullible candidates using various deceptive means and by spreading misinformation.

“Moreover, candidates are advised to check the official website of the Board www.jkssb.nic.in for authentic and verified updates,” the press release added.