JKSSB Provisional Selection List for Lab Assistant Posts: Complete Details
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the Provisional Selection List for the post of Lab Assistant under Item No. 260, Divisional Cadre Jammu, in the Health and Medical Education Department. This long-awaited update is as per Advertisement No. 05 of 2015, bringing a conclusion to a process initiated years ago.
Notification Overview
- Post Name: Lab Assistant
- Advertisement No.: 05 of 2015 (Dated: 01.09.2015)
- Cadre: Divisional Cadre Jammu
- Total Vacancies: 46
Category-wise Breakup:
- Open Merit (OM): 37
- Reserved Backward Areas (RBA): 4
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 2
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1
- Actual Line of Control (ALC): 2
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with a Diploma in Medical Lab Technician from a recognized institute.
Selection Criteria
The selection process for the Lab Assistant posts followed these parameters:
- Written Test: Proportionately converted to 80 points.
- Viva Voce (Interview): Allocated 20 points.
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Timeline of Events
- 2015: The advertisement for 46 Lab Assistant posts was issued.
- 2017: The selection/interview process was initiated under Order No. 121-SSB of 2017 (dated 17.03.2017).
- 2020: The selection list was put on hold due to pending court and administrative approvals.
- 2023: The Hon’ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir dismissed appeals challenging the recruitment process.
- 2024: Administrative Council granted approval for the selection list via Decision No. 123/10/2024 (dated 07.10.2024).
- 2025: The Provisional Selection List was finalized and approved during the 294th Board Meeting (dated 10.01.2025).
Important Notes
- The Provisional Selection List is subject to the outcome of any pending writ petitions in the court of law.
- The selection has been made following the Merit-cum-Preference principle.
Where to Access the Provisional Selection List
Candidates can download the complete Provisional Selection List and view additional details on the official JKSSB website: www.jkssb.nic.in.
Final Words
This announcement is a significant milestone for candidates who applied nearly a decade ago. The Provisional Selection List reflects the culmination of a long and detailed recruitment process. Candidates are advised to carefully review the list and ensure compliance with any additional instructions from JKSSB.
For more information, visit the official JKSSB website or refer to the detailed notification.