Srinagar, October 30, 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared the services of 39 members of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service as quasi-permanent.

In this regard, the General Administration Department (GAD), Civil Secretariat, J&K, has issued Government Order No. 1708-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated October 30, 2026.

According to the order, the declaration has been made under Rule 3(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1961.

The list includes 39 employees serving in various government departments and offices. These include Assistant Section Officers, Junior Stenographers, Senior Secretariat Assistants, Junior Secretariat Assistants and Multitasking Staff (MTS).

The employees are presently posted in departments including Finance, General Administration, Tribal Affairs, Information, Youth Services and Sports, Agriculture Production, Health and Medical Education, Jal Shakti, Housing and Urban Development, Hospitality and Protocol, and other government departments.

The order has been issued by the General Administration Department by order of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. It has been signed by M. Raju, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government.

Copies of the order have been forwarded to the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Principal Accountant General, J&K Services Selection Board, and other relevant authorities for information and necessary action.

The development marks an important administrative decision concerning the service status of the 39 listed employees.

Note: Quasi-permanent status is a specific service classification under the applicable service rules and should not automatically be interpreted as regular or permanent appointment.