Kargil, Apr 25: In a significant development, the Lieutenant Governor led administration in Ladakh has decided to move away with the restrictions that barred government employees holding graduate & higher degrees but appointed on lower‑qualification posts from appearing for graduate‑level posts in future.
In this regard, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered the removal of restrictions that earlier barred employees holding graduate and higher degrees, but appointed against lower-qualification posts, from applying for graduate-level posts in future recruitments.
“In a landmark reform, I have ordered the removal of restrictions that barred government employees holding graduate & higher degrees but appointed on lower‑qualification posts from appearing for graduate‑level posts in future. This unjustified and restrictive embargo, which compelled candidates to declare themselves as only 10th/12th pass, denied them rightful career progression. Such restrictions were contrary to the fundamental right to seek appropriate employment” the LG’s office said in a post on X.
“With this decision, thousands of Ladakhi youth already serving as Orderlies/MTS & similar posts will now be eligible to compete for graduate‑level positions. This will ensure equal opportunities, responsive governance & secure their future in Ladakh. The UT Administration remains committed to inclusive reforms that protect the interests of our youth & guarantee fair career progression. This order comes into immediate effect” LG said.
Notably the move comes after several representations from employee associations who argued that qualified staff were being denied career progression despite having the requisite degrees. Earlier rules did not allow Class IV or 10+2 level appointees to sit in exams for posts requiring graduation, even if they had completed their degrees while in service.
Officials told Greater Kashmir that the General Administration Department (GAD) will issue detailed guidelines to implement the order across all departments.
