India, Feb. 9 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the assembly that it has collected Rs.48.88 crore in application fees from job seekers over the past two years. The revenue was generated through examinations conducted by the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB).

The figures were released in a written response to a query posed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Pulwama MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para.

According to the government's reply, the collection saw a significant spike in the current financial year. In 2023-24, a total of Rs.14.48 crore was collected, with the JKPSC accounting for Rs.7.39 crore and the JKSSB for Rs.7.09 crore. However, in 2024-25, the figures surged as the...