Local‑Area Based Recruitment Bill aims to end merit‑based hiring gap in J&K

The proposed legislation also calls for the creation of an independent recruitment agency to replace the JKSBS and oversee transparent, merit‑driven selection. It includes provisions for rotational posting, ensuring that an employee serves at least three years in one location before being transferred within the same cadre or geographic area. By limiting the pool to residents of the specific administrative unit, the bill seeks to reduce travel and relocation costs for candidates while strengthening regional administration.