J&K Government Releases Final Seniority List for PG Masters/Teachers
J&K Government Releases Final Seniority List for PG Masters/Teachers
In a recent development, the School Education Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the final seniority list for PG Masters/Teachers in the discipline of Biochemistry as of January 1, 2024. This announcement comes after the release of the tentative seniority list on February 17, 2023.
Following the issuance of the tentative seniority list, the department received various representations and objections through concerned Directorates for inclusion and updation in the seniority list.
In accordance with Government Order No. 940-Edu of 2017, dated November 17, 2017, the department meticulously examined these representations on a case-by-case basis.
Notably, cases involving permission-related issues were scrutinized, revealing instances where PG Masters/Teachers pursued their PG degrees during service through Regular/Distance mode without obtaining proper permission/leave from the competent authority.
Incorporating the objections received from the cadre members regarding additions, deletions, and corrections, the final seniority list has been issued.
It includes PG Masters/Teachers who pursued their PG degrees through regular, distance, or private mode during service without obtaining proper permission/leave from the competent authority.
However, their inclusion in the seniority and further promotion is subject to the grant of permission for pursuing PG degree during service by the competent authority on merits.
The issuance of the final seniority list is in compliance with Rule 24 of J&K Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956.
It is important to note that the date of birth of the incumbents recorded in the seniority list is subject to further verification from service records, along with reference to the original Matriculation certificates of all the concerned individuals.
The seniority list is also subject to the outcome of any pending writ petition(s) before any competent court of law. Additionally, members of the service who are not included or are aggrieved with their position in the final seniority list have the option to file a review petition within 05 days from the date of issuance, accompanied by supporting documents.
These petitions will be decided on a case-by-case basis, and no petitions will be entertained after the stipulated time period.
The updated final seniority list is accessible on the official website of the School Education Department at www.jkeducation.gov.in
