Tentative Selection List of Helpers/AAYAs under ECCE in Jammu and Kashmir
The Directorate of Samagra Shiksha in Jammu and Kashmir recently released the tentative selection list for Helpers/AAYAs (Anganwadi Workers/Helpers) under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program in approved schools for the academic year 2023-24. This notification outlines the process, criteria, and key considerations involved in the selection of candidates for these crucial roles in the education system.
Key Highlights:
1. Initiation of the Selection Process:
The process began with a communication from the Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, Jammu & Kashmir, and subsequent orders from the Chief Education Officer, Anantnag, in adherence to government directives dated 09/01/2023.
2. Advertisement Notification and Application Process:
The office issued a notification inviting eligible candidates to apply for the Helper/AAYA positions. The advertisement was widely publicized, being displayed in the office notice board, school notice boards, Panchayat Ghars, and leading newspapers in the Kashmir Division.
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3. Selection Criteria:
The detailed guidelines emphasized that the selection of Helpers/AAYAs must be restricted to the village/ward where the approved school is located. Preference was given to candidates from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, with additional priority given to widows, divorced individuals, and orphans. In case of a tie, elder candidates were preferred.
4. Response and Application Processing:
The office received a substantial response, with 276 applications within the stipulated time. School Level Screening Committees, headed by the respective school’s Head of Institution, were formed to verify documents such as domicile, BPL/AAY Ration Card, certificates, and date of birth.
5. Zonal Level Verification:
A Zonal Level Committee was constituted to cross-check the panels drawn up by the School Level Screening Committees. Their mandate included re-verifying the documents and testimonials submitted by eligible candidates.
6. Clarifications and Village Level Merit:
The office sought clarifications from the Chief Education Officer regarding specific schools. One candidate’s representation led to directions for framing village-level merit in certain cases.
7. Tentative Selection List:
The Tentative Selection List was prepared based on the panels drawn up by the School Level Screening Committees and cross-checked by the Zonal Level Committee. The list is subject to the principle of Merit-Cum-Preference.
8. Representation and Document Verification:
Candidates aggrieved by the tentative selection list have the opportunity to represent within seven days from the date of issuance. However, inclusion in the list does not guarantee final selection, as it is subject to document verification and legal outcomes.
The release of the Tentative Selection List for Helpers/AAYAs under ECCE reflects a meticulous and comprehensive approach by the Directorate of Samagra Shiksha in Jammu and Kashmir. The emphasis on transparency, adherence to government directives, and the incorporation of preferences for marginalized groups highlight the commitment to ensuring quality early childhood education in the region. The final selection process will further validate the chosen candidates, contributing to the overall development of early childhood education in Jammu and Kashmir.
