The Government of Jammu and Kashmir’s Administrative Reforms, Inspections, and Trainings Department (ARI & Trainings) has issued new guidelines for recruiting through Executive Orders, as per the document dated June 06, 2024. This comes in response to the need for filling critical vacant posts in various departments, particularly when formal recruitment rules are absent or in dire need of revision.
Background of the Recruitment Guidelines Update
The ARI & Trainings Department is responsible for the coordination and finalization of recruitment rules across various government departments. Despite the five-year review policy for recruitment rules, some departments have not complied with the necessary amendments or have not created formal recruitment rules for particular posts. This has led to an urgency in filling some critical vacancies.
Key Provisions of the New Guidelines
The updated guidelines focus on the following areas:
- Identification of Critical Posts: Critical posts are defined as sanctioned posts that lack a formal method of recruitment, potentially disrupting essential government operations and public services. Such vacancies require immediate filling due to the administrative necessity and lack of formal recruitment rules.
- Procedure for Framing Executive Orders: Executive Orders are to be used as a temporary measure for recruitment until formal rules are established. The guidelines emphasize the importance of equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and a fair ratio between direct recruitment and promotional quota. Departments must outline job responsibilities and qualifications clearly.
Checklist for Executive Orders Submission
Accompanying these guidelines is a checklist which the respective departments must use when submitting proposals for Executive Orders. This ensures a systematic approach for identifying critical posts and justifying the expedited recruitment process through Executive Orders.
Conclusion and Way Forward
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has established these guidelines to facilitate the prompt recruitment for urgent and critical positions while maintaining fairness and equality in the recruitment process. Departments now have a clear framework to follow and are expected to finalize formal recruitment rules within six months of using Executive Orders for critical post appointments.
