Administrative Council approves cadre review of J&K administrative services

Srinagar, Aug 16: The Administrative Council which met today under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha approved cadre review of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services. The government said that the move would strengthen the administrative setup of the region.

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, Dr.Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor participated in the meeting.

The review shall revise the strength and composition of the services in view of increased complexities and scale of operations as well as changes in work profiles due to new schemes and initiatives after specific recommendations from the Administrative Departments, said an official handout.

The revised strength shall accommodate eighty seven new posts, with deletion of fifty posts coupled with creation of forty six posts, the handout said.

The decision shall also up-grade twenty nine posts to ensure adequate administrative experience and efficiency in disposal of government business, it said.

The review shall also enable career progression as well as employment avenues for the youth by releasing vacancies for direct recruitment through concerned recruiting agencies, read the handout.

The Administrative Council further issued directions that the re-structuring of Jammu and Kashmir Police Service cadre may also be fast tracked by the Home Department, the handout added.