SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner Shopian Charandeep Singh on Tuesday chaired separate meetings to review telecom connectivity across the district and arrangements for the Accounts Assistant examination scheduled for November 15.
During a meeting of the District Level Telecom Committee (DLTC), the DC discussed issues related to telecom infrastructure, network expansion and delivery of uninterrupted services, particularly in remote and far-flung areas.
He called for better coordination among telecom service providers and concerned departments to address infrastructure-related challenges and improve connectivity. He also stressed that reliable telecommunication services were essential for public convenience, governance, emergency response and socio-economic development.
The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Shopian Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary, Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Zakir Hussain Faaz, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shakoor Ahmed Dar, representatives of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the Department of Telecommunications and other district officers.
In another meeting, the DC reviewed preparations for the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department, scheduled for November 15, 2026.
Officials informed the meeting that 14 examination centres had been designated across the district.
Singh reviewed arrangements for seating, furniture, drinking water, electricity, heating, sanitation, security, transportation, traffic regulation and medical assistance at the examination centres.
He directed education authorities and centre superintendents to inspect all designated venues and ensure that the necessary facilities were available well in advance.
The DC also instructed officials to strictly follow the guidelines and standard operating procedures prescribed by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), particularly those concerning candidate verification, frisking, entry procedures and secure handling of examination material and OMR answer sheets.
Designated nodal officers were asked to maintain coordination with their respective departments, monitor preparations and address any shortcomings ahead of the examination.
The review meeting was attended by the SSP, ADC, Principal Government Degree College Shopian, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Traffic and other district officers.
