Government Order No. 62-SW of 2001 - Reservation for Physically Handicapped/Disabled Persons in Jammu and Kashmir

This government order dated 13/03/2001 by the Social Welfare Department of Jammu and Kashmir provides for a 3% reservation in favor of physically handicapped and disabled persons in government recruitment. It includes the identification of posts (both gazetted and non-gazetted), adoption of definitions for different types of disabilities, and implementation guidelines. The reservation applies only to effective recruitment and is based on recommendations from an Expert Committee. The order also outlines physical and functional requirements for various posts across departments such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Finance, and Urban Development, specifying which categories of disabled persons are eligible for each post.