The Government of Jammu & Kashmir’s School Education Department (Human Resource Management Section) has issued the final seniority list of PG Masters/Teachers in the discipline of Geography as on 01.10.2025 (Government Order No. 635 JK (Edu) of 2025, dated 17.10.2025).
This order finalizes the tentative seniority published earlier and incorporates objections, corrections and other updates received during the verification window. The move is intended to regularize postings, transfer priorities and promotion eligibilities across the UT’s education cadre.
What the Government Order Says (Quick summary)
- The tentative seniority published earlier (notice dated 18.01.2024) received representations/objections.
- All objections were examined and, where valid, corrections/additions/deletions were made.
- Incumbents who obtained PG degrees during service (via distance/private or regular mode) have been included subject to conditions and earlier Government Orders cited in the document.
- The final seniority list (Annexure-A) is issued subject to verification of date of birth from service records / original matriculation certificates.
Publication date of the order: 17 October 2025.
Final seniority list of PG Masters Teachers in the discipline of Geography as on 01.10.2025.
Seniority lists determine critical HR actions across the education department:
- Promotions & cadre up-gradation — order of seniority often affects eligibility/priority.
- Transfers & postings — seniority influences selection panels and transfer priority.
- Pension & retirement planning — accurate seniority ensures correct service records.
- Disciplinary and confirmation actions — final lists remove ambiguity for administrative action.
Teachers included in the list should check records immediately for any discrepancies to avoid future complications.
What changed since the tentative list?
The order confirms that the department received objections and representations from cadre members/directorates and made the necessary amendments after scrutiny. Typical updates include:
- Correction of spelling or name order
- Change or correction of dates of birth (affecting rank)
- Inclusion/exclusion based on validated service particulars
- Inclusion of PG degrees awarded through distance/private/regular mode, subject to conditions and recommendations under earlier Government Orders (e.g., GO No. 188-JK(Edu) of 2024 and GO No. 264-JK(Edu) of 2025)
How to verify your particulars (Actionable steps for teachers)
If you are a PG Master/Teacher in Geography, follow these steps:
- Download or view the scanned order / Annexure-A (official upload / school circular).
- Scanned notification provided here:
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- Scanned notification provided here:
- Compare your name, date of birth, and service particulars with the entry in Annexure-A.
- If you find an error, submit documentary evidence (original matriculation certificate / service record / degree certificate) through your Head of Institution to the concerned Directorate immediately.
- Keep a written receipt or acknowledgement of any submission.
- Expect final verification from the HRM section; changes will only be made after documentary proof.
Key legal & administrative references cited
- J&K Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956 — Rule 24 cited for issuing seniority list.
- Government Order No. 188-JK(Edu) of 2024 — committee recommendations relating to PG degrees obtained during service.
- Government Order No. 264-JK(Edu) of 2025 — conditions for including PG degrees obtained in regular mode without prior permission.
Table — At-a-glance (Order details)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Order No. | 635 JK (Edu) of 2025 |
| Dated | 17.10.2025 |
| Subject | Final seniority list of PG Masters/Teachers — Geography (as on 01.10.2025) |
| Issuing Authority | School Education Department (HRM Section), Civil Secretariat, J&K |
| Condition | Subject to verification of DOB & original matriculation/service records |
| Annexure | Annexure-A (Final seniority list) — part of the order |
Conclusion
The issuance of the final seniority list provides closure to the verification process for Geography PG teachers and enables the department to proceed with HR decisions transparently. Affected teachers must promptly verify their entries and submit any outstanding proof—especially original matriculation certificates—so the department can complete final validations.
For reference, view the scanned government order / notification at: /mnt/data/IMG_4550.jpeg.
FAQs (for FAQ schema)
- What is this Government Order about?
It issues the final seniority list for PG Masters/Teachers in Geography as on 01.10.2025 (GO No. 635 JK (Edu) of 2025). - When was the final seniority list issued?
The order is dated 17 October 2025. - Who should check the list?
All PG Masters/Teachers in the discipline of Geography serving under the J&K School Education Department. - What documents are required for verification?
Original matriculation certificate (for DOB), service records, PG degree certificates and any permission letters if degree obtained during service. - Can someone object after the final list is published?
Any further objections would normally follow the departmental grievance/appeal procedures and require documentary proof; check the HRM circular for timelines. - Where will the final seniority list be available officially?
It will be uploaded by the School Education Department / HRM section on official portals and circulated to directorates and concerned offices.
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