Jammu, Feb 9 || The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Monday that it has collected over Rs 48 crore as application fees from candidates during the last two years through the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB).
The government said this while responding to a question raised by MLA Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para.
The UT government said that Rs 14.48 crore was collected in 2023-24 -- including Rs 7.39 crore by JKPSC and Rs 7.09 crore by JKSSB.
“In 2024-25, JKPSC collected over Rs 10 crore, while JKSSB generated more than Rs 23 crore as application fees from job aspirants. The total amount collected over the two years stands at Rs 48.88 crore," the government said.
It further informed the House that around 10,400 posts have been advertised by JKSSB in the last two years, while JKPSC has advertised around 1,750 posts during the same period
Waheed Para has previously criticised the administration regarding the 2026-2027 UT Budget, arguing it lacks initiatives for youth, daily wagers, and fails to address unemployment.