Jammu, Sep 4 (KNS) : In a move highlighting the severe impact of recent floods on Jammu Division, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma (MLA), has formally requested the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to defer the upcoming written examination for 10+2 Lecturer posts.
The plea, detailed in an official letter dated September 3, 2025, cites widespread displacement, infrastructure damage, and disrupted preparation as key reasons for the postponement. The letter, addressed to JKPSC Chairman Arun Kumar Choudhary and copied to the Chief Secretary of the J&K Union Territory, echoes concerns raised by aspirants from flood-hit areas.
In a statement issued, Sharma noted that Jammu Division has endured flash floods, cloudbursts, and incessant rains, causing large-scale damage to homes, infrastructure, and essential services like electricity, water, and connectivity. Many candidates and their families remain displaced and engaged in relief efforts, severely hampering their ability to prepare for the exam scheduled from September 27 to October 19, 2025.
“Conducting the examination as per schedule under these extraordinary circumstances would compromise the principle of equal opportunity,” Sharma stated in the letter. He urged a deferment until normalcy is restored, allowing affected candidates reasonable time to recover and study adequately.
This intervention comes amid broader disruptions to education in the region. Heavy rains have forced the closure of all government and private schools across Jammu Division until September 5, 2025, as a precautionary measure against ongoing flood risks and red alerts for further rainfall.
Aspirants have amplified these calls on social media, with groups like the Open Merit Students Association J&K demanding immediate deferrals for all September exams, including JKPSC, JKSSB, and JKSET, due to inaccessible roads, waterlogging, and safety concerns.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelOne post highlighted: “Flood-hit aspirants can’t be expected to give 100% when their homes are drowned & lives disrupted.” Another urged: “We humbly request… a 2-month postponement of the 10+2 Lecturer Written Exam.” Distress calls from candidates in remote areas underscore the challenges in reaching exam centers amid blocked highways and landslides.
The JKPSC exam, aimed at filling lecturer positions in the School Education Department, was tentatively scheduled in mid-August announcements, with no official updates on postponement as of today.
Sharma, who has been actively touring flood-affected zones like Bahu Fort and Gorkha Nagar, criticised the state government’s response in recent statements, praising central aid while calling for enhanced local relief. He expressed gratitude in the letter for priority consideration, stating it would safeguard the interests of thousands of deserving aspirants.
As floods continue to displace over 3.5 lakh people across J&K and Punjab, with Yamuna River breaching danger marks in Delhi, the pressure mounts on authorities to act. JKPSC has yet to respond publicly, but sources indicate the matter is under review. Aspirants are advised to monitor the commission’s website for updates.
This development underscores the intersection of natural disasters and public administration in J&K, where weather events increasingly disrupt key opportunities for youth.(KNS)