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The JKSSB Naib Tehsildar recruitment has taken dramatic turns within 48 hours, leaving aspirants in confusion. In this post we will decode the 14th July CAT order and 15th July JKSSB deferment notice with official document proof. Discover what this means for your preparation strategy.

What Actually Happened?

14th July 2025: CAT Jammu Passes Landmark Order

On July 14, 2025, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench delivered a major judgment in favor of candidates from diverse language backgrounds.

Here’s what the CAT said:

• The JKSSB Naib Tehsildar recruitment rules, which made “Graduation with knowledge of Urdu” a mandatory qualification, were prima facie discriminatory.
• The Tribunal said that this rule goes against the J&K Official Languages Act, 2020, which recognizes five official languages:
  • Urdu
  • Kashmiri
  • Hindi
  • Dogri
  • English
    
• So, if a candidate knows any one of these five languages, they must be allowed to apply for the Naib Tehsildar post.
• The CAT therefore stayed the operation of the old rule and ordered JKSSB to accept applications from candidates proficient in any of the five official languages.

In simple words: Urdu-only rule is gone (for now).

If you know Hindi, English, Kashmiri, or Dogri—you can apply for JKSSB Naib Tehsildar.

15th July 2025: JKSSB Defers the Recruitment Process

Just a day after the CAT order, JKSSB published an official notice on 15th July 2025. Here’s what it said:

• Due to the CAT Jammu order, the Naib Tehsildar recruitment process has been deferred.
• This includes pausing the advertisement notification No. 05 of 2025 dated 09.06.2025, under which thousands were preparing to apply.
• The recruitment board also stated that the process will remain on hold until further instructions or a final decision is made by the appropriate authorities.

In simple words: JKSSB hit the pause button, and no new dates or guidelines have been issued yet.

Look, JKSSB is just a recruitment agency, it cannot take decisions on own, it has to follow the instructions either of the Government (Parent Department. In this case Revenue Department) and Legal Bodies (ie CAT, Courts) etc. With the CAT order, JKSSB cannot continue with the recruitment process and also at the same time cannot change the recruitment rules on its own. To change recruitment rules, only GAD or Revenue Department have all the powers.

So, Will the Naib Tehsildar Exam Happen or Not?

The honest answer is: Yes, it will likely happen—but not immediately.

Here’s what’s most likely to happen next:

Event	Possibility/Outcome
JKSSB waits for legal clarity	Ongoing – Board won’t move until Court’s final verdict
Government may appeal or revise rules	Possible – They may file review or amend recruitment rules
New notification issued	No new Notification will be issued. JKSSB will bring a corrigendum in the present Advt and open the online Registration Dates, once recruitment rules are changed.
Urdu requirement dropped	Likely, if the court upholds the CAT order

What Should Aspirants Do Right Now?

If you were preparing for Naib Tehsildar 2025, here’s what you should be doing:

1. Don’t Panic or Stop Preparation

The syllabus will most likely remain the same. Use this time as a bonus to:

• Strengthen your General Knowledge & J&K Affairs
• Brush up on Basic Law, Civics, and Polity
• Revise Reasoning, Maths & English

2. Attempt as many Mock tests as you can

Whenever the revised notification is issued, you wont get much time. Use this time.

• To practice Mock tests
• To Revise difficult topics.
• Practice Maths and Reasoning
• Special focus and news added topics

3. Follow Only Official Sources

Avoid rumors. Bookmark and check:

• JKSSB Official Website
• Greater Kashmir
• Daily Excelsior
• Tribunal and Court updates

4. Stay Connected with Legal Updates

The matter is next listed for hearing on 13 August 2025.

Depending on that order, JKSSB will decide the next steps.

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