JKPSC PwBD Scribe & Compensatory Time Notice 2026: Details & Docs

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released an important notice regarding the provision of Scribe facility and Compensatory Time for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) appearing in the upcoming Written Examinations. This notification is crucial for eligible candidates preparing for various Assistant Professor and Assistant Architect posts, ensuring they are aware of the support available and the necessary procedures to avail it.

The examinations for Assistant Professor Fine Arts, Music & Languages, Assistant Architect, and Assistant Professor (Fine Arts) are scheduled for April 18, 2026 (Saturday). PwBD candidates who require a scribe and/or compensatory time must adhere to the guidelines and submit the specified documents by the deadline to ensure their request is processed.

Notification Overview

What the Notification Changes/Clarifies

This notice provides detailed information on the eligibility criteria and procedure for availing scribe and compensatory time facilities for PwBD candidates. It is not a change to an existing rule but a formal communication detailing the implementation of these facilities as per the RPwD Act, 2016, and JKPSC (Conduct of Examination) Rules, 2022.

Key Provisions:

• Scribe Facility: Provided to persons with benchmark disability as defined under section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016, who have limitations in writing, including speed.
• Compensatory Time: Eligible PwBDs will be granted 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination. This is certified by a standing medical board or a government-constituted medical board.

Specific Eligibility for Scribe:

The facility of a scribe is specifically provided for PwBDs in the categories of:

• Blindness
• Locomotor disability (both arms affected – BA)
• Cerebral palsy

For other categories of PwBDs, both scribe and compensatory time will be provided upon production of a certificate from a Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution. This certificate must confirm that the person has a physical limitation to write and that a scribe is essential.

Action Required from Candidates

Eligible PwBD candidates who wish to avail the scribe facility and/or compensatory time must submit the following documents to the Controller of Examinations by or before April 13, 2026:

1. Application on plain paper (requesting scribe/compensatory time).
2. Self-attested Persons with Disability Certificate.
3. Certificate regarding physical limitation to write (as per Annexure-A proforma provided in the notification), if applicable.
4. Letter of Undertaking for Using Scribe (this will be provided by the Commission).
5. Admit Card/Roll Number and Contact Number.

Important Instructions & Notes

• The candidature of PwBD candidates availing these facilities will remain provisional until the veracity of their submitted documents is verified.
• Any fraudulent claim of PwD status will lead to debarment from the examination.
• Candidates are advised to prepare all required documents well in advance of the deadline.

Who is a Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)?

Based on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016:

A ‘Person with Benchmark Disability’ means a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.

The Act recognizes 21 types of disabilities, including physical disabilities (like locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, acid attack victims, leprosy cured persons), intellectual disabilities (specific learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder), mental illness, visual impairment (blindness, low vision), hearing impairment (deaf, hard of hearing), speech and language disability, and multiple disabilities among others.

How to Ensure Your Request is Processed

Based on standard government procedures:

To avoid any last-minute issues, candidates should:

• Read the Official Notice Carefully: Understand all requirements for your specific disability category.
• Obtain Certificates Early: If a medical certificate from a specific authority is required, initiate the process well in advance.
• Keep Copies: Always keep photocopies of all submitted documents for your record.
• Follow Format: Ensure the ‘Certificate regarding physical limitation to write’ (Annexure-A) is filled out precisely as per the proforma.
• Contact JKPSC: If you have any doubts or queries, reach out to the JKPSC examination authorities before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is a scribe facility?

A: A scribe facility allows a candidate with certain disabilities, who has difficulty writing, to have another person write the examination on their behalf. The scribe acts as an assistant to transcribe the candidate’s answers.

Q2: Who is eligible for a scribe?

A: As per the JKPSC notice, PwBD candidates with benchmark disabilities, particularly those with Blindness, Locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA), and Cerebral palsy, are eligible if they desire. Other PwBDs with physical limitation to write, certified by a competent medical authority, are also eligible.

Q3: What is compensatory time?

A: Compensatory time is extra time provided to eligible PwBD candidates to complete their examination, accounting for the challenges they might face due to their disability. In this case, it’s 20 minutes per hour of examination.

Q4: What documents do I need to submit?

A: You need to submit an application on plain paper, your self-attested Persons with Disability Certificate, a Certificate regarding physical limitation to write (Annexure-A), a Letter of Undertaking for Using Scribe (provided by JKPSC), and your Admit Card/Roll Number along with contact information.

Q5: What is the deadline for document submission?

A: All required documents must be submitted to the Controller of Examinations by or before April 13, 2026.

Q6: What happens if I make a fraudulent claim of PwD status?

A: The notification clearly states that candidates making fraudulent claims of PwD status will be debarred from the examination, and their candidature will be cancelled.

Q7: Can I bring my own scribe?

A: The notification mentions that the ‘Letter of Undertaking for Using Scribe’ shall be provided by the Commission. Typically, the commission either provides a scribe or sets specific criteria for candidates to arrange one. Candidates should clarify this with JKPSC if the PDF does not specify.

Q8: Where can I download Annexure-A?

A: Annexure-A, the proforma for the certificate regarding physical limitation to write, would typically be attached to the detailed official notification on the JKPSC website. Candidates should download it from http://jkpsc.nic.in.

Q9: What should I do if my admit card is not yet released?

A: Since the exam is in April 2026, admit cards will likely be released closer to the exam date. For the submission of documents by April 13, 2026, you might need to provide your application registration number or a similar identifier if the admit card isn’t out yet. It is advisable to contact JKPSC for clarification if your admit card is not available by the document submission deadline.

Q10: Is the compensatory time applicable to all PwBDs?

A: Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided for eligible persons with benchmark disabilities who are certified by a standing medical board or a government-constituted medical board, as per rule 17 of JKPSC (Conduct of Examination) Rules, 2022.