Kashmir Digits

The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee has invited online applications from Muslim government employees for imparting orientation/training to the pilgrims of Hajj-2023. The committee is seeking applicants between the age group of 25-60 years as of March 27, 2023.

To be eligible for the role, the applicants must have performed one Haj, preferably during the years 2018 or 2019 or 2022, and have received two doses of approved COVID-19 vaccine. Applicants must also possess thorough knowledge of the logistics and rituals of Haj and Umrah and be fully conversant and fluent in English/ Urdu/ Hindi/ local language/dialects and computer literate.

Furthermore, applicants should be efficient enough to receive/transmit the latest information/messages through email/WhatsApp and other available sources of e-Media. They must be mentally and physically fit and capable of addressing/giving lectures to relatively large gatherings and be in a position to spare time for imparting training.

The Haj Committee of India website https://hajcommittee.gov.in is accepting online applications from 11:00 hours on March 17, 2023. The last date and time for submission is 23:59 hours on March 27, 2023.

Applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria must submit a hard copy of the online filled-in application form duly complete in all respects, along with a copy of Aadhaar, proof of having performed Hajj and Covid Vaccination Certificate through the concerned Controlling Officer to the Executive Officer, J&K Haj Committee, Srinagar up to March 30, 2023.

However, any applicant having a criminal prosecution pending against him/her shall not apply. Aspirants are advised to go through the Circular No. 5 dated: 17-03-2022 (available at https://hajcommittee.gov.in) issued by the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai.

This announcement provides a unique opportunity for those interested to contribute to the Hajj-2023 pilgrims’ orientation and training. The committee encourages eligible individuals to apply and make this year’s Hajj an unforgettable experience for the pilgrims. (Kashmir Bulletin–KB)