A woman from Qazigund of Anantnag district has topped the Service Selection Board (SSB) examination for the post of Supervisor in the Social Welfare Department.
Barely three kilometers from Qazigund, a native of Y K Pora, Ishrat Nisar (28) expressed contentment as her relentless perseverance bore fruit, securing her the top rank and realizing the objective she had diligently pursued.
The SSB held the Supervisor exam on June 23, 2024, and 201 posts in the Social Welfare Department are to be filled, with Ishrat securing the top position.
She completed her master’s degree from Kashmir University after graduating from Anantnag College. Later, she was selected as a vocational trainer and had been working at a higher secondary school since 2020.
“Well, I think it’s a source of happiness to see oneself at the top of the SSB list. We have thousands of graduates every year competing, and the SSB is one of the few opportunities for employment, so yes, it’s an honor to top the list,” she said.
She said that many people apply for SSB recruitment every year, and everyone works hard to cross the selection threshold and secure their desired job.
“I believe the SSB is one of the main platforms where students appear for exams, and hard work is crucial. Whoever works hard, I think, will make it to the list,” Ishrat said, adding that she used to study in the evenings.
Ishrat credited her success to her parents and siblings. “My siblings are my support system. They’ve been like guardians and teachers, contributing significantly to my success.”
“I managed my time well. I was probably the only staff member at school who didn’t participate in optional events or celebrations. I gave maximum time to my studies. I bought study material from Delhi, including Topper’s Notes, and studied a little online. I had been preparing for this exam for many years. The forms were issued in 2018, and since then, I stayed somewhat connected to it. The exam didn’t happen at that time, but today, my hard work has paid off,” SSB topper said.
