JKPSC Rejects Candidature for Lecturer Zoology Post in School Education Department (Notice Dated Feb 4, 2026)
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued an official notice regarding the rejection of candidature for the post of Lecturer Zoology in the School Education Department. The notice, dated 04 February 2026, states that a candidate’s application under the OM/PHC category has been rejected after document scrutiny, as the disability certificate was found to be temporary.
This update is important for all candidates who have applied for JKPSC Lecturer posts, especially those applying under reserved categories like PHC (Persons with Handicap/Disability), as it highlights the critical nature of correct eligibility and valid supporting documentation.
JKPSC Notice on Lecturer Zoology – Key Details
As per the official communication released by the Commission:
- Commission: Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC)
- Post: Lecturer Zoology
- Department: School Education Department, J&K
- Issue: Rejection of candidature
- Notice Date: 04.02.2026
- Category involved: OM/PHC
- Reason: Disability certificate found temporary
The Commission has clarified that candidates can only be considered under the PHC category if the disability certificate fulfills the required eligibility criteria and is valid for reservation benefits.
Background of the Recruitment
JKPSC informed that the posts of Lecturer Zoology were referred by the School Education Department to the Commission for selection. The recruitment involved 50 posts distributed among multiple categories.
Category-wise posts referred
The notice mentions the total referred posts as:
- OM: 20
- RBA: 05
- SC: 04
- ST: 01
- ST-2: 05
- ALC/IB: 02
- OBC: 04
- EWS: 05
These posts were advertised by JKPSC under:
✅ Notification No. 07-PSC (DR-P) of 2024 dated 09.12.2024
Written Test and Result Declaration
JKPSC conducted the written examination for the said recruitment and declared the result later.
- Written Test Conducted on: 12.10.2025
- Result Notification: PSC/Exam/S/2026/61 dated 01.12.2025
- Candidates provisionally qualified: 155
- Next Stage: Viva-voce (Interview)
After the written exam, candidates who qualified were called for the next selection stage. During this phase, candidates’ documents were scrutinized.
Candidate Whose Candidature Has Been Rejected
The notice specifically mentions:
- Candidate Name: Ms. Rohi Sultan
- Roll Number: 7401992
- Applied Category: OM/PHC
During scrutiny, JKPSC found that the disability certificate submitted by the candidate was temporary, and therefore she could not be considered under the PHC category.
Reason for Rejection of Candidature
JKPSC stated that:
The disability certificate is temporary and as such the candidate cannot be considered under the PHC category.
Since the application was made under OM/PHC, the candidature was rejected for the Lecturer Zoology post under this recruitment.
This shows that disability reservation claims must be supported by certificates as per prescribed guidelines and validity requirements.
Option to Appeal: Candidate Can Represent Before Appellate Authority
JKPSC has given the candidate a chance to appeal.
If the candidate feels aggrieved, she may:
- represent before the Appellate Authority of the Commission
- submit documentary evidence in support of her claim
- within 10 days from the date of issuance of the notice
The Commission also noted that:
❌ No claim will be entertained after the stipulated period ends.
Important Instructions for JKPSC Candidates
This notice is a reminder for all JKPSC aspirants that:
✅ Ensure Correct Category Selection
Candidates must select category carefully while applying. Wrong category selection can lead to cancellation at scrutiny stage.
✅ Upload Valid Reservation Certificates
Reservation benefits are only allowed if the supporting certificates meet eligibility norms.
✅ Disability Certificate Must Be Valid
For PHC/PwD candidates, disability certificate should generally be:
- permanent or valid for reservation purpose,
- issued by competent medical authority,
- compliant with recruitment rules.
✅ Document Verification is Crucial
Even after clearing written exam, candidature can be rejected during document scrutiny if documents are incomplete, invalid, or not as per guidelines.
What Happens After Rejection?
Once a candidature is rejected:
- the candidate is removed from the selection process,
- she cannot proceed to viva-voce/interview,
- unless the appellate authority accepts her representation and evidence.
Therefore, candidates should treat document verification as a critical stage, not just a formality.
The JKPSC notice dated 04 February 2026 confirms that the candidature for Lecturer Zoology has been rejected for a candidate who applied under the OM/PHC category, as the disability certificate submitted was found to be temporary. However, the candidate has been allowed to appeal within 10 days along with documentary proof.
All candidates appearing for JKPSC recruitment must ensure that their category claim is backed by valid certificates to avoid disqualification at the document verification stage.
