SKUAST Media Posts Recruitment Update: Selection Process Reopens After Shortlisting

For thousands of young job seekers dreaming of a stable government media job in Kashmir, the SKUAST media post recruitment journey has been nothing short of an emotional roller-coaster. What began in 2023 with high expectations has stretched into 3 years, involving examinations, verification rounds, postponements, and now a shocking re-opening of scrutiny for 22 new applicants, including many who were not shortlisted earlier.

Instead of moving towards final selection, the process has taken a fresh turn - creating a wave of concern, confusion, and frustration among deserving aspirants who had already cleared earlier stages.

🔥 What Exactly Happened?

1. Posts Advertised - July 2023

SKUAST announced recruitment for nine media positions, including:

• Media Producer & Editor
• Cameraman
• Print & Online Journalist
• Digital Press Operator
• Computer Programmer
• Animation Graphist/Graphic Designer

2. Written Exam Held

📝 Conducted: 28 July 2024
📄 Result Declared: 5 September 2024

3. 8 Candidates Shortlisted

Document verification + EPI screening was conducted in October 2024 for Print & Online Journalist post. Everything looked smooth - until the process paused for a whole year.

4. Fresh Notifications Shock Candidates

🔸 17 Oct 2025 - Skill/Practical Test announced
🔸 But instead of calling only shortlisted aspirants, the university invited everyone who wrote the exam

This move raised serious doubts about transparency and fairness.

5. Process Delayed Again

The skill test scheduled for November was postponed without explanation. Days later, all confusion escalated:

6. New List Issued - 22 More Candidates Called

💥 28 November 2025: A fresh notice called 22 additional candidates for document verification, including many who did not qualify earlier.

For the initial shortlisted candidates, this felt like a door opening for those who were previously out of the race.

Aspirants Demand Intervention 🚨

Candidates have appealed to:

• Lieutenant Governor of J&K
• Chief Minister
• Higher authorities for review & fairness

They claim rules are being changed mid-way, making the process uncertain and “murky”. Many are now planning to escalate legally if needed.

What Does The University Say?

SKUAST Registrar acknowledged delays, admitting lack of internal experience in media recruitment, and confirmed involvement of Kashmir University experts. He assured that:

“The final selection will be merit-based and professionally executed.”

He also mentioned future plans to set up SKUAST’s own consolidated media centre - a positive sign for long-term improvement.

🤝 To All Aspirants Reading This

If you’re preparing for media, journalism, technical or government job roles - do not lose hope.
Your effort, patience and dedication matter. Opportunities like these are competitive, but the right preparation can change everything.

Here’s something helpful for your preparation 👇
👉 Download free sample papers, PDFs, notifications, and more

Stay motivated - your selection day will come! 🌟

FAQs - Must Read

❓ Is recruitment still active?

Yes. The scrutiny stage has reopened and new candidates are being verified.

❓ How many media posts are available?

A total of 9 posts are part of this recruitment.

❓ Has the skill/practical test been conducted?

Not yet - it was postponed after notification.

❓ What qualification is required?

Generally a graduation in a relevant field like media, journalism, design or IT, depending on the post.

❓ When will the final selection happen?

No final date committed yet - process is under review and may take more time.

📢 SKUAST मीडिया भर्ती पर बढ़ा विवाद - प्रक्रिया दोबारा खोली गई

तीन साल से जारी भर्ती प्रक्रिया अब पूरी तरह से नई दिशा में मुड़ चुकी है।
जहाँ 8 उम्मीदवारों का चयन और दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन भी पूरा हो चुका था, वहीं अब विश्वविद्यालय ने 22 नए उम्मीदवारों को भी बुला लिया है। इससे पहले चुने गए अभ्यर्थियों में निराशा और चिंता स्वाभाविक है।

भर्ती की मुख्य झलक

उम्मीदवारों की मांग

अभ्यर्थियों ने राज्यपाल व मुख्यमंत्री से हस्तक्षेप की अपील की है।
कई उम्मीदवार कानूनी कदम उठाने पर भी विचार कर रहे हैं, ताकि चयन प्रक्रिया पारदर्शी और न्यायपूर्ण हो सके।

विश्वविद्यालय का पक्ष

विश्वविद्यालय का कहना है:

मीडिया भर्ती में अनुभव की कमी के कारण प्रक्रिया लंबी हुई, पर अंतिम चयन पूरी तरह मेरिट-आधारित होगा।

तैयारी कर रहे छात्रों के लिए संदेश ✨

🏆 धैर्य रखें
📚 तैयारी जारी रखें
🚀 अवसर आपके सामने ही है

तैयारी सामग्री और सैंपल पेपर यहाँ उपलब्ध हैं 👇
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महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न

प्रश्न: क्या भर्ती अभी भी जारी है?
उत्तर: हाँ, प्रक्रिया दोबारा शुरू की गई है।

प्रश्न: कुल पद कितने हैं?
उत्तर: कुल 9 मीडिया से जुड़े पद।

प्रश्न: योग्यता क्या चाहिए?
उत्तर: संबंधित क्षेत्र में स्नातक।

प्रश्न: अंतिम चयन कब होगा?
उत्तर: फिलहाल कोई तय तारीख घोषित नहीं।

✨ मेहनत जारी रखें। आपकी सफलता बस एक कदम दूर हो सकती है।