J&K Higher Education Transfers 2026: Principals & In-Charge Principals Transferred, Full List of Officers Released

Sameer May 18, 2026 0

J&K Higher Education Transfer Order 2026 Released: Full Principal Transfer List, Key Officers & PDF

The Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, has officially issued a major transfer and posting order for Principals, In-charge Principals, and senior Associate Professors across multiple Government Degree Colleges in J&K.

As per Government Order No. 141-JK(HE) of 2026 dated 18-05-2026, the reshuffle has been ordered with immediate effect, impacting colleges across Jammu and Kashmir divisions.

Overview

The J&K Higher Education Department has announced a large-scale administrative reshuffle involving:

Regular Principals
In-charge Principals
Associate Professors assigned Principal charge on look-after basis

This order affects Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) and Women’s Colleges (GCWs) across Jammu & Kashmir.

Who is affected?

Existing Principals
In-charge Principals
Associate Professors in Government Colleges
College administration staff
Students indirectly, due to administrative transitions

Why this matters

This transfer order is aimed at improving institutional administration and academic management across colleges in J&K.

Important Dates

Order Issued: 18 May 2026
Order Effective: Immediate effect
Some postings effective from: 01 June 2026
Certain postings effective from: 01 July 2026

Key Details from Official Notice

The official order includes:

Transfer and posting of 18 Principals/In-charge Principals
Assignment of Principal charge to 22 senior Associate Professors
Appointments made on look-after basis
Applicable across Jammu & Kashmir
Issued by Higher Education Department, Civil Secretariat J&K

Key Officers Mentioned in J&K Higher Education Transfer Order 2026

Some of the major officers included in the latest transfer and posting order are:

Mr. Mohd Zubair – posted as Principal, GDC Ghagwal
Mr. Basharat Iqbal – posted as Principal, GDC Bhaderwah
Mr. Farooq Ahmed – posted as Principal, GDC Sidhra
Mr. Sanjay Kumar – posted as Principal, MAM College Jammu
Mr. Bhavnaish Chand – posted as Principal, GDC Udhampur
Ms. Tasleema Bano – posted as Principal, GDC Baramulla
Mr. Naveen Anand – posted as Principal, GCW Parade Jammu
Ms. Shalini Sharma – posted as Principal, GCW Bhagwati Nagar Jammu
Ms. Gazala Gayas – posted as Principal, GDC Kokernag
Ms. Jyoti Parihar – assigned additional charge as Dean Education, Cluster University Jammu

Additionally, 22 senior Associate Professors have been assigned Principal charge on look-after basis in various Government Degree Colleges across Jammu & Kashmir.

Detailed Breakdown

Principal Transfers

Several serving Principals have been shifted to new colleges, including:

GDC Ghagwal
GDC Bhaderwah
GDC Sidhra
MAM College Jammu
GDC Udhampur
GDC Baramulla
GCW Parade Jammu
GDC Kokernag

Additional Charge Assignments

Some officers have been given additional responsibilities, including:

Dean Education, Cluster University Jammu
Principal charge of GDC Budgam

These are temporary arrangements till further orders.

Associate Professors Given Principal Charge

A large number of senior Associate Professors have been assigned Principal charge on look-after basis in colleges such as:

GDC Sopore
GDC Chatroo
GDC Khansahib
GDC Nowshera
GDC Ramnagar
GDC Kupwara
GDC Magam
GDC Tangdar
GDC Tangmarg
GDC Chenani and others.

Important Instructions

These arrangements are temporary only.
They will continue till regular Principals are selected by J&K PSC.
These assignments do not guarantee future promotion benefits.
Orders can be reversed anytime without prior notice.
Subject to any court cases or investigation outcomes.

Download Official PDF / Order Link

Download Official Transfer Order PDF:
Download PDF Order Here

What Happens Next

After this transfer order:

Concerned officers will join new postings
Colleges will complete charge handovers
Further administrative orders may follow
Permanent Principal appointments will be made later through J&K PSC

Student Advice

Students should:

Note that this is an administrative order only
Regular academic activities will continue normally
Contact respective colleges for any local administrative updates
Follow official department notices for future updates

FAQs

Q1. Which department issued this order?
Higher Education Department, Government of J&K.

Q2. What is the order number?
Government Order No. 141-JK(HE) of 2026.

Q3. When was the order issued?
18 May 2026.

Q4. Is this transfer order effective immediately?
Yes, most postings are effective immediately.

Q5. Are these permanent appointments?
No, many are temporary look-after arrangements.

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