Panchayat Secretary Appointment 2026 Notification : The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Jammu and Kashmir has issued an official order regarding the appointment of a Panchayat Secretary in District Cadre Udhampur. The appointment has been made following the recommendations received from the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) through the Administrative Department.
As per Order No. 208-DRDJ of 2026 dated April 13, 2026, the selected candidate has been appointed with immediate effect in the pay level specified by the government.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Post Name: Panchayat Secretary
Department: Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
District Cadre: Udhampur
Pay Level: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
The appointment has been made from the JKSSB select list as per merit and category.
SELECTED CANDIDATE DETAILS
The candidate appointed for the post is Sachin Kumar, son of Roshan Lal, belonging to Seri Battal, Jammu. The selection has been made under the ALC/IB category based on merit position in the JKSSB selection list.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
The appointee is required to report to the Project Officer, Wage Employment (Assistant Commissioner Development – ACD), Udhampur within 21 days from the date of issuance of the appointment order.
Failure to join within the stipulated period will result in automatic cancellation of the appointment without any further notice.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF JOINING
The candidate must produce original documents for verification before joining duties.
These include domicile certificate, date of birth certificate, educational qualification certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and physical fitness certificate.
Salary will only be released after successful verification of all documents by the concerned authority.
SALARY DETAILS
The appointed Panchayat Secretary will be placed in Pay Level-4 with a salary range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 as per government norms.
Additional allowances and benefits will be applicable as per rules of the Jammu and Kashmir government.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The appointment is subject to verification of all submitted documents. If any certificate is found to be fake or forged at any stage, the appointment will be cancelled and legal action may be taken.
The appointee will initially remain on probation for a period of two years.
Seniority will be determined as per the merit secured in the JKSSB selection list and governed by the J&K Civil Services Rules.
The appointment will also remain subject to the outcome of any pending court cases or legal proceedings.
The department reserves the right to modify or cancel the district posting based on administrative requirements or court directions. No claim for compensation or preferential posting will be entertained.
LOAN AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITION
If the candidate has availed any loan under self-employment schemes from District Industries Centre (DIC) or Employment Department, it must be declared.
The appointee must relinquish any business ownership before joining government service and repay outstanding loan liabilities as per prescribed terms.
An affidavit regarding the same will be required at the time of joining.
POSTING DETAILS
After verification of documents, the Project Officer (ACD) Udhampur will assign the appointee to a suitable block based on administrative requirements.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Panchayat Secretary appointed in Udhampur
Selection made through JKSSB merit list
Salary under Level-4 pay scale
Mandatory joining within 21 days
Two-year probation period applicable
CONCLUSION
The appointment of a Panchayat Secretary in Udhampur under the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department marks an important step in strengthening grassroots governance. Candidates selected through JKSSB are advised to strictly follow joining instructions and comply with all conditions mentioned in the appointment order to ensure smooth induction into government service.
FAQs
Who has been appointed as Panchayat Secretary in Udhampur
Sachin Kumar has been appointed under the ALC/IB category.
What is the salary of Panchayat Secretary
The salary ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Level-4.
What is the joining deadline
The candidate must join within 21 days from the date of the order.
What happens if the candidate fails to join
The appointment will be cancelled automatically.
Is there any probation period
Yes, the appointee will be on probation for two years.
