The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the promotion of eight officers of the J&K Rural Development (Gazetted) Service to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS). The promotion orders have been issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) through Government Order No. 17-JK (GAD) of 2026, dated 02 January 2026.
The promotions have been granted under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service Rules, 2008, marking a significant career milestone for the officers concerned.
Details of the Government Order
As per the official order:
- Type of Appointment: Promotion
- From Service: J&K Rural Development (Gazetted) Service
- To Service: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS)
- Scale Granted: Time Scale (Level 11)
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
The appointments have been ordered notionally with effect from 01 January 2025, while the officers will assume the position on a regular basis prospectively.
Officers Promoted to JKAS Time Scale
The following eight officers have been promoted to the Time Scale of JKAS:
- Mr. Hilal Arafat
- Mr. Abdul Rashid Sheikh
- Mr. Abdul Rashid Ganaie
- Mr. Mohd. Akbar Wani
- Mr. Sanjeev Kumar (RBA)
- Mr. Arif Ayaz Dar (RBA)
- Mr. Mukesh Sharma
- Mr. Joginder Lal
These promotions reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative leadership by recognising experience and service rendered in key development departments.
What Is JKAS Time Scale?
The Time Scale of JKAS (Level 11) is a senior administrative scale that allows officers to:
- Handle higher-level administrative responsibilities
- Serve in key district and departmental postings
- Play a pivotal role in policy implementation and governance
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Promotion to the JKAS Time Scale is considered a major advancement in an officer’s administrative career in Jammu and Kashmir.
Notional Date Explained
The order specifies that promotions are effective notionally from 01.01.2025, which means:
- Seniority and service benefits are counted from the notional date
- Financial benefits may be regulated as per applicable government rules
- Actual assumption of duties will be governed by separate posting orders
Such notional promotions are common in service matters to address delays in departmental promotion committees (DPCs).
🏛️ Issuing Authority
- Department: General Administration Department (GAD)
- Secretariat: Civil Secretariat, Jammu
- Government Order: No. 17-JK (GAD) of 2026
- Date of Issue: 02-01-2026