The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) chairman on Saturday said the commission would conduct the JKAS (Prelims) examination as per the schedule on Sunday.
J&K PSC chairman Arun Kumar Choudhary said in the evening that they will proceed with the examination scheduled tomorrow.
“We will conduct the exams as per the schedule,” he said.
The aspirants have urged the JKPSC to postpone the exam as there is still uncertainty over age relaxation from the government.
Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to defer the exam by one week.
The appeal was made on behalf of thousands of JKAS and CCE aspirants who are currently facing an unprecedented crisis; one entirely beyond their control.
A statement issued by JKSA said hundreds of aspirants are stranded across multiple cities due to continued uncertainty over age relaxation and the status of the examination.
“JKSA has received hundreds of distress calls from helpless students stuck at airports and transit points in Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh, and several other cities. Many of these students had travelled outside Jammu & Kashmir for coaching or are enrolled in universities elsewhere. Today, they are completely unsure whether they should return, wait, or abandon their travel plans altogether,” the statement said.
“To make matters worse, air fares have skyrocketed beyond affordability, placing an unbearable financial burden on families that are already struggling. Several flights have been cancelled or rescheduled, pushing aspirants into even deeper chaos," it said.
It added that aspirants are facing emotional breakdowns, panic attacks, and severe financial stress, solely because no final, written order has been issued clarifying age relaxation or the conduct of the examination.
“This prolonged uncertainty is crushing years of hard work, sacrifice, and hope. This situation is not merely unfortunate; it is profoundly unjust. Students cannot be expected to gamble with their mental health, limited savings, and future careers due to administrative indecision," said the statement.
"On behalf of thousands of aspirants and their families, we urgently appeal to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to issue a swift, final, and written decision and to direct JKPSC to defer the examination by one week,” the statement said.
“During this period, we urge the administration to rectify and address the pending file issues, ensuring clarity on age relaxation and examination logistics. Even a short deferment or a clear notification at this critical moment can prevent irreparable harm to these students. Every passing hour exacerbates the crisis. This has now become a humanitarian emergency for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir.”