School Education Department Names 22 Principals as In-Charge CEOs

Sameer June 12, 2026 0

J&K School Education Department Transfers 22 Principals, Assigns CEO Posts

The School Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the placement of 22 Principals and equivalent officers as In-Charge (I/c) Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and equivalent positions across the Union Territory.

The appointments have been made through Government Order No. 227-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated June 12, 2026. The order also includes a series of transfers, postings and administrative adjustments in various educational institutions and offices.

The development is significant for the School Education Department as it affects district-level educational administration and the functioning of DIETs, SCERT offices, CEO offices and other educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir.

Overview

The School Education Department has approved the placement of 22 Principals and equivalent officers as In-Charge Chief Education Officers and equivalent authorities in their own pay and grade.

Alongside these placements, the government has also ordered transfers and adjustments of several senior education officers to strengthen educational administration across different districts.

Who Is Affected?

Principals and equivalent officers of the School Education Department.
Chief Education Offices across various districts.
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) institutions.
SCERT offices.
Samagra Shiksha offices.
Educational administration across Jammu and Kashmir.

Why This Matters?

The decision is aimed at ensuring smooth functioning of educational administration, strengthening district-level supervision and filling key leadership positions within the School Education Department.

Important Dates

Government Order Issued: June 12, 2026
Placement Effective From: Immediate effect
Joining Deadline: Within 10 days from the date of issuance of the order

Key Details from Official Order

Order Number

Government Order No. 227-JK (Edu) of 2026

Issuing Authority

School Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Effective Date

June 12, 2026

Total Officers Placed

22 Principals and equivalent officers

Nature of Appointment

Placement as In-Charge Chief Education Officers (CEO) and equivalent positions
Officers shall continue in their own pay and grade

List of Officers Placed as In-Charge CEOs & Equivalent

The following officers have been placed as In-Charge Chief Education Officers and equivalent authorities:

Nazeer Ahmad Khan
Sarvadhaman Kumar
Pushpa Bhat
Veena Kumari
Irvinder Kour
Raj Kumari
Javid Iqbal Gulshan
Renuka Nagpal
Kalpana Jasrotia
Rozi Qureshi
Neetu Gandotra
Rafiq Ahmad Mir
Shadi Lal Gupta
Nikhat Mir
Anjum Raja
Farooq Ahmad Dar
Bashir Ahmad Ganai (RBA)
Sapna Suri
Gh Nabi Najar
Fayaz Ahmad Mir
Wahida Shiekh
Ab Rashid Malla

Detailed Breakdown of Major Transfers and Postings

Some major transfers and postings ordered by the department include:

Oneel Kumar Bhat transferred from CEO Ganderbal to CEO Ramban.
Sanjeev Kumar Suri posted as Principal DIET Rajouri.
Abdul Rashid Mir posted as Principal DIET Kupwara.
Deepak Kumar Gupta posted as Principal DIET Reasi.
Rifat Irfan Qadri posted as CEO Budgam.
Geetu Bangotra posted as CEO Reasi.
Nazeer Ahmad Khan posted as CEO Ganderbal.
Sarvadhaman Kumar posted as Principal DIET Ramban.
Pushpa Bhat posted to SCERT Divisional Office Jammu.
Veena Kumari posted to SCERT J&K.
Irvinder Kour posted as Principal DIET Kud Udhampur.
Javid Iqbal Gulshan posted as CEO Poonch with additional charge of Principal DIET Poonch.
Rafiq Ahmad Mir posted as CEO Bandipora with additional charge of Principal DIET Bandipora.
Anjum Raja posted as CEO Pulwama.
Farooq Ahmad Dar posted as CEO Anantnag.
Fayaz Ahmad Mir posted as CEO Kulgam.
Wahida Shiekh posted as Principal DIET Anantnag.
Ab Rashid Malla posted as Principal DIET Ganderbal.

Important Instructions

Placements do not confer any preferential claim for regularization or confirmation.
Appointments remain subject to decisions of DPC/JKPSC as applicable.
Placements are subject to the outcome of pending court cases, if any.
Officers must submit an undertaking regarding the authenticity of their service and academic records.
Any fake, forged or unrecognized qualification shall result in cancellation of placement.
Any adverse report from ACB, GAD or other competent agencies may lead to cancellation.
Officers must join their new place of posting within 10 days.
Failure to join within the stipulated period will result in automatic cancellation without further notice.

Download Official Order

Official Government Order

Students, teachers and department officials can refer to the Government Order No. 227-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated June 12, 2026 issued by the School Education Department for complete details regarding placements, transfers and conditions.

Download: Order Copy Here

What Happens Next?

Following the issuance of the order:

Officers will report to their new postings.
Departmental joining reports will be processed.
Administrative charge transfers will take place.
CEO and DIET offices will begin functioning under the newly posted officers.
Further departmental orders, if any, may be issued separately.

Student Advice

Although this order primarily concerns administrative placements and transfers, students, teachers and educational institutions should remain informed about leadership changes in their respective districts.

Follow official School Education Department updates.
Stay informed about district-level educational administration.
Verify information only through official government orders.
Avoid relying on unofficial social media claims regarding transfers and postings.

FAQs

Q1. How many officers have been placed as In-Charge CEOs?

A total of 22 Principals and equivalent officers have been placed as In-Charge CEOs and equivalent positions.

Q2. When was the order issued?

The order was issued on June 12, 2026.

Q3. What is the Government Order number?

Government Order No. 227-JK (Edu) of 2026.

Q4. Within how many days must officers join?

Officers are required to join within 10 days from the date of issuance of the order.

Q5. Can placements be cancelled?

Yes. Placements may be cancelled in cases involving forged documents, adverse vigilance reports, or failure to join within the prescribed period.

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