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J&K Government Reassigns Senior Secretariat Assistants as In‑Charge Assistant Section Officers
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has transferred senior secretariat assistants to the role of In‑Charge Assistant Section Officers, effective immediately.
The government of Jammu and Kashmir issued an order today appointing senior secretariat assistants as In‑Charge Assistant Section Officers across its departments. The re‑designation aims to streamline administrative functions and provide a clear chain of command within the secretariat hierarchy. Officials indicated that the move will enable quicker decision‑making and better supervision of routine tasks.
Under the new arrangement, the appointed officers will assume full responsibility for the sections they oversee, including staff management, record‑keeping, and coordination with higher officials. The order also outlines that the officers will retain their existing service tenure and benefits while taking on additional duties.
The decision was communicated through an official circular circulated among all secretariat units. No further details on the number of officers affected or the specific sections reassigned have been released at this stage.
Under the new arrangement, the appointed officers will assume full responsibility for the sections they oversee, including staff management, record‑keeping, and coordination with higher officials. The order also outlines that the officers will retain their existing service tenure and benefits while taking on additional duties.
The decision was communicated through an official circular circulated among all secretariat units. No further details on the number of officers affected or the specific sections reassigned have been released at this stage.