Khan Jahangeer
Srinagar, Nov 12 (JKNS): The Deputy Commissioner Baramulla has ordered suspension of class work in 26 government and private schools and colleges across the district on November 14, 2026, in view of the arrangements required for the smooth conduct of the OMR-based written examination for the posts of Accounts Assistants in the Finance Department scheduled for November 15.
According to an official order issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, as per news agency JKNS, the decision has been taken pursuant to a communication received from the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, dated November 12, 2026, regarding the conduct of the examination.
The order states that class work shall remain suspended on November 14 in all government and private schools and colleges designated as examination centres, enabling the authorities to put in place the necessary arrangements well in advance for the free, fair and smooth conduct of the examination.
The 26 designated examination centres include Government Degree College for Women Baramulla, Government Degree College Boys Baramulla, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Baramulla, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Baramulla, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Sopore, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sopore, Government Higher Secondary School Hygam, Government Higher Secondary School Doabgah Sopore, Government Higher Secondary School Bomai, Government Higher Secondary School Dangiwacha, Government Higher Secondary School Hadipora, Government Higher Secondary School Behrampora and Government Higher Secondary School Dangerpora.
Other designated centres include Government Degree College Women’s Sopore, Government Boys Degree College Sopore, Government Degree College Hadipora, Government Higher Secondary School Delina Baramulla, SRM Welkin Sopore, St. Joseph Higher Secondary School Baramulla, Baramulla Public School, Delhi Public School Baramulla, Sanctorum School Lalad Sopore, Muslim Education Trust Sopore, Gulzar Memorial Educational Institute Nowpora Sopore, Netherfield Sopore and SSM College Diver Singhpora Pattan.
The Deputy Commissioner has, however, clarified that the suspension of class work shall be applicable only to the educational institutions identified as designated examination centres and will not extend to other schools and institutions functioning in the district.
The order, bearing No. DCB/PS/SSB/CW/2026/6645-53, was issued on November 12, 2026, and circulated to the concerned authorities, including the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Chairman J&K Services Selection Board, Senior Superintendent of Police Baramulla/Sopore, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, Chief Education Officer Baramulla, principals of the designated institutions and other concerned officials for information and necessary action.
The District Information Officer Baramulla has also been directed to ensure wide publicity of the order. (JKNS)
