J&K Govt Appoints Lecturers in School Education Department

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, School Education Department, has issued Government Order No. 440-JK(Edu) of 2026, dated October 17, 2026, sanctioning the appointment of five candidates as Lecturers in the discipline of Mathematics in the School Education Department.

The appointments have been made in Pay Level-9, with a salary ranging from ₹52,700 to ₹1,66,700, and will take effect notionally from September 25, 2026. The order has been issued in continuation of Government Order No. 398-JK(Edu) of 2026, dated September 25, 2026.

Overview :

Department: School Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir

Government Order No.: 440-JK(Edu) of 2026

Order Date: October 17, 2026

Discipline: Mathematics

Number of Appointees: 5

Pay Level: Level-9

Pay Scale: ₹52,700–₹1,66,700

Notional Appointment Date: September 25, 2026

Issuing Authority: Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department

List of Appointed Mathematics Lecturers

As per the government order, the following five candidates have been appointed as Lecturers in Mathematics:

Abrar Ahmad Shah — Parentage: Latif Ahmad — Address: 1, Kachha Nidan, Mughal Mohalla, Rainawari — Category: OM.

Subzar Ahmad Beig — Parentage: Mohd Akbar Beig — Address: 61, Jadipora, Kulgam — Category: OM.

Rahul Kumar — Parentage: Subash Chander — Address: 165, Sector 4, Sharikavihar, Lower Roop Nagar — Category: OM.

Aaqib Altaf — Parentage: Altaf Hussain Wani — Address: 002, Mominabad, Bugam — Category: OM.

Mohd Akram — Parentage: Masood Mohd — Address: Paloura Near Soap Factory, Jammu — Category: ST-1.

Reporting Instructions for Appointed Candidates

The government order specifies that the appointed candidates must report to the designated authorities within 21 days from the date of issuance of the appointment order.

Candidates belonging to the Jammu Division are required to report to the Director, School Education, Jammu. Candidates belonging to the Kashmir Division must report to the Director, School Education, Kashmir.

Failure to join within the prescribed period will result in the appointment order being treated as withdrawn ab initio, without any further reference or notice.

The formal posting orders will be issued separately by the competent authority in due course.

Appointment Subject to Verification

The appointments are provisional and subject to verification of the educational, professional and/or technical qualifications claimed by the selected candidates from the concerned issuing authorities.

If any discrepancy, misrepresentation or adverse finding is discovered during verification, the appointment may be cancelled in accordance with the applicable rules.

Before joining, the appointees must produce the following original documents:

Academic qualification certificates.

Matriculation certificate or date-of-birth certificate.

Health certificate issued by the concerned Chief Medical Officer.

Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.

Category certificate, wherever applicable.

Candidates must also submit an affidavit confirming that all certificates and documents provided in support of their appointments are authentic, valid and issued by the competent authorities.

If any certificate or document is subsequently found to be fake, forged, tampered with or otherwise invalid, the appointment will be treated as void ab initio and liable to cancellation. Further legal or disciplinary action may also be taken under the applicable laws and rules.

Salary and Payment Conditions

The appointed Mathematics Lecturers will be placed in Pay Level-9, with a pay scale of ₹52,700 to ₹1,66,700.

However, the release and disbursement of salary will remain subject to the receipt of a satisfactory verification report regarding the authenticity of the documents submitted by the appointees. No pay or allowances will be authorised until the verification process has been completed satisfactorily.

Conditions Regarding Self-Employment Loans

The order also specifies conditions for candidates who have obtained loans for self-employment through the District Industries Centre (DIC) or the Employment Department.

Such candidates must ascertain the relevant details from the concerned District Industries Centre and District Employment and Counselling Centre. Before joining government service, they must relinquish ownership of the self-employment unit or enterprise and any associated stakes, if applicable.

They will also be required to repay the outstanding loan liability through suitable monthly instalments to be worked out by the concerned Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO). An affidavit confirming relinquishment of ownership and recovery of the loan liability must be furnished.

Pension Scheme and Place of Posting

The appointed candidates will be governed by the provisions of the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in accordance with SRO-400 dated December 24, 2009, as amended from time to time.

They may be posted at any location within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, depending on administrative requirements and public service needs.

The Director, School Education, Jammu/Kashmir, will forward the joining reports to the Administrative Department for further allocation and placement against available vacancies in Higher Secondary Schools across Jammu and Kashmir.

Seniority and Other Conditions

The inter-se seniority of the appointed Lecturers will be determined according to the order of merit assigned by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) in the select list.

The appointments will also remain subject to the outcome of any writ petition pending before a competent court of law, if applicable.

The order has been issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir through the School Education Department and signed by Ram Niwas Sharma, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government.

Important Note for Appointed Candidates

All five appointed candidates should carefully read the government order, complete the required documentation and report to the appropriate Director of School Education within the prescribed 21-day period. They should ensure that all certificates and supporting documents are genuine and available in original form at the time of joining.

The formal posting orders will be issued separately by the competent authority.

Source: Government Order No. 440-JK(Edu) of 2026, dated October 17, 2026, School Education Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu and Kashmir.