None from Kashmir cracks civil service examination, seven qualify from Jammu

Express News Service

SRINAGAR: For the primary time in over a decade, none from Kashmir has certified the civil service examination this yr whereas seven candidates from Jammu area certified the examination.

Among the seven candidates who’ve certified the IAS examination from Jammu area embrace three Hindus, two Sikhs and two Muslims.

However, in a dismal efficiency, none from the militancy-hit Kashmir has certified the civil service examination this yr.

It is after over a decade that none from Kashmir has certified the civil service examination.

After Shah Faesal topped the IAS examination in 2009, the aspirants from Kashmir had fared very properly within the civil service examination and over time there had been regular improve of their share within the civil service jobs.

The highest variety of 15 candidates had certified for the civil service examination from J&Ok in 2018. In 2020, 9 candidates had certified for the examination from J&Ok.

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the candidates, who certified the civil service examination from J&Ok.

“A hearty congratulation to all aspirants from J&K who made it to the final list of CSE 2021. Your success will motivate many more young talents of J&K to qualify civil services. My best wishes to all selected candidates. A bright & challenging career in public service awaits you,” Office of Lt Governor tweeted.

Former J&Ok Chief Minister and National Conference vp Omar Abdullah additionally congratulated the aspirants from J&Ok for qualifying the IAS examination.

“Congratulations to everyone who cleared the prestigious UPSC civil services exams, especially the successful candidates from Jammu and Kashmir. May you serve well – with utmost dedication, commitment, honesty and integrity. All the best!,” Omar tweeted.