JKPSC Rejects Candidature of Three Candidates for Assistant Mining Engineer Post
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a notice regarding the rejection of candidature for the post of Assistant Mining Engineer in the Department of Mining. The decision follows the scrutiny of applications received against the post advertised under Notification No. 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2022 dated 05.08.2022.
According to the notice dated 18.07.2025, the following candidates have been found ineligible due to not possessing the requisite qualifications:
| S.No. | Roll No. | Name of Candidate | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2400005 | Aasif Ibni Ahad | B.Sc and Master of Technology in Applied Geology |
| 2 | 2400010 | Ankit Dhiman | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 | 2400024 | Mohd Shakeel | B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
As per the eligibility criteria, the required qualification for the post is:
“Degree in Mining Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institute or Diploma in Mining with three years of minimum experience in Metalliferous/Non-Metalliferous/Coal Mining, including knowledge of Exploratory Mining and underground Geological Mapping in an Organization of repute.”
Appeals Filed
Two of the rejected candidates, Mr. Aasif Ibni Ahad and Mr. Ankit Dhiman, submitted appeals against the decision. The appeal of Mr. Ankit Dhiman was reviewed and subsequently dismissed. JKPSC stated:
“The candidate possesses a degree in Mechanical Engineering, which is not the requisite/prescribed qualification for the post. Hence the appeal of the candidate is devoid of any merit and is accordingly rejected.”
The claim of Mr. Aasif Ibni Ahad is currently under examination and will be addressed separately.
Candidates who feel aggrieved by the decision may further represent their case before the Appellate Authority.
For more updates and information, candidates are advised to regularly check the official JKPSC website: http://jkpsc.nic.in
