Srinagar, October 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday expressed strong resentment over the recent recruitment drive conducted by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Srinagar, under the Establishment and Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries; Mobile Veterinary Unit (ESVHD-MVU) scheme, alleging that the process was marred by irregularities, favoritism, and a lack of transparency.
In a statement issued to the media, JKSA Advisor Munawar Mehraj expressed deep concern over what he termed a “blatant disregard for merit and fairness.” He said the Directorate had reportedly filled 23 posts — including 13 Veterinary Doctors and 10 Veterinary Inspectors — on a first-come, first-served basis, without any written test, interview, or merit-based evaluation.
Calling the move “highly arbitrary and unjust,” Mehraj said such actions undermine the very foundation of a fair recruitment system and betray the hopes of thousands of qualified youth who believe in merit-based public employment.
He added that the procedure adopted by the Directorate not only violates principles of equal opportunity but also raises serious ethical and administrative concerns about recruitment practices in government departments. “When selections are made on the basis of favoritism rather than fairness, it diminishes public confidence and discourages the talented youth of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
JKSA Coordinator Saqlain Rashid also condemned the recruitment process and demanded a time-bound and transparent inquiry into the matter. He urged the government to take immediate cognizance and initiate corrective measures. “There must be a high-level probe to ascertain how these appointments were made in violation of recruitment norms. Accountability must be fixed, and those responsible should face strict action,” he asserted.
The Association called on the government to cancel all such irregular appointments made under the scheme and re-advertise the posts through a transparent, competitive selection process.
It further warned that incidents like these demoralize deserving candidates and deepen the sense of alienation among unemployed youth in the Union Territory. “The government must ensure that merit and transparency remain the guiding principles in all recruitment processes. Only then can faith in institutions be restored and hope rekindled among the youth,” the statement added.
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