SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 396 newly selected government employees at a Rozgar Mela held at the CIBS Auditorium Hall in Choglamsar.
The event was organised on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, observed as Seva Diwas.
The newly appointed employees include lecturers selected through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and candidates recruited through examinations conducted by the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB), Leh Autonomous Hill Development Subordinate Services Recruitment Board and LAHDC-Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board.
Addressing the new recruits, Saxena said an appointment letter marked not only the culmination of years of hard work but also the beginning of new responsibilities towards society.
He said the Ladakh administration was committed to ensuring transparent and accountable recruitment, with regular appointments replacing ad-hoc arrangements.
Saxena said the administration had notified or amended 27 recruitment rules since March 2026 to create a framework for regular recruitment across departments.
According to the administration, more than 1,200 permanent appointment orders have been issued in Ladakh since March 2026, while 1,361 candidates have been recommended for appointment through the UPSC, LSSSSB and district selection boards.
Recruitment to another 1,507 posts is in the pipeline for 2026, he said.
The LG also highlighted promotions within the government workforce, saying 726 employees had been promoted through Departmental Promotion Committees so far this year.
Referring to the occasion, Saxena said the appointment letters being handed over on Seva Diwas could be seen as a commitment by the new employees to serve the people.
He said the administration’s objective was not limited to creating government jobs but also to build a responsive, efficient and people-centric system that provides opportunities to young people while improving public service delivery.
Congratulating the newly appointed employees, Saxena urged them to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity and dedication and contribute to Ladakh’s development.
