Govt Promotes 19 JKAS Officers to Higher Ranks

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday promoted 19 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) to higher grades, following the approval of the Council of Ministers on September 23, 2025.

According to the General Administration Department (GAD), five officers have been elevated to the Super Time Scale (Level-14). They include Dr Ghulam Nabi Itoo, Tariq Hussain Ganai, Mohammad Rafi, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza, and Rubina Kousar. Officials said Dr Itoo, Ganai, and Kousar have been designated as Director Generals, while Rafi and Mirza will continue at their present postings.

In a separate order, six officers were promoted to the Special Scale (Level-13). The list includes Parvez Sajad Ganai, Vir Krishan Dhar, Dr Tahir Firdous Dutta, Shokat Mehmood, Vishal Sharma, and Dr Des Raj Bhagat. Of them, Dhar, Mehmood, and Sharma have been designated as Special Secretaries, while the others will retain their current roles.

Additionally, eight JKAS officers were elevated to the Selection Grade (Level-12). They are Parvinder Kour, Manu Hansa, Nasir Mahmood Khan, Ahsanul Haq Chisti, Mohamad Ashraf, Towfeeq Ahmad Gazi, Sanjeev Sharma, and Sunaina Saini. Officials said Ashraf has been designated as Additional Secretary, with the rest continuing in their existing positions.

Authorities said the promotions aim to strengthen the senior administrative cadre across departments and incentivise officers with proven track records. Postings for some of the officers are expected to be finalised in departmental review meetings later this month.