Health Educators Promoted as Community Health Officers in Jammu – Full Order Details
In a major administrative move, the Directorate of Health Services Jammu has approved the promotion and confirmation of Health Educators as Community Health Officers (CHOs). The order aims to strengthen primary healthcare services across the region.
According to official documents, the decision was taken following recommendations of the Divisional Departmental Promotion Committee meeting held on March 27, 2026.
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Order Details and Pay Scale
As per Order No. 277-DHSJ of 2026 dated April 23, 2026, a total of 21 Health Educators have been promoted to the post of Community Health Officers in Pay Level-6F (₹40,800–₹1,29,200).
The promotion has been granted based on merit and departmental recommendations, with effect from the date of original placement (OPG), i.e., December 1, 2025, on a prospective basis.
List of Promoted Officials
The officials promoted include:
- Swarn Lal
- Varinder Singh
- Bishan Dass
- Mohd Hafiz
- Abdul Razaq
- Mushtaq Shah
- Jatinder Singh
- Mohd Akbar
- Ashok Kumar
- Lakh Raj
- Mohd Aslam
- Charanjit Singh
- Bhushan Singh
- Madan Lal
- Showkat Ali
- Manga Ram
- Sajad Akhter
- Ajay Sharma
- Kuldeep Raj
- Mohd Yasin
- Mohd Shafi
Posting and Adjustments
Following their promotion, the department has issued immediate adjustment orders. Most officials have been retained at their current postings, while some have been reassigned to different Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) across Jammu division.
Key adjustments include:
- Jatinder Singh shifted to Gura Slathia Block, Ramgarh
- Ashok Kumar posted to PHC Nud, Samba
- Madan Lal transferred to PHC Dhangar (Pallanwala)
- Showkat Ali moved to PHC Tipri
- Ajay Sharma posted to CHC Hiranagar
- Mohd Shafi shifted to PHC Malanoo
Conditions of Promotion
The order clearly states that these promotions are subject to:
- Outcome of any pending court cases
- Verification reports from vigilance or other agencies
In case of any adverse findings, the promotion may be cancelled ab-initio.
Official Authority
The order has been issued under the authority of Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar, ensuring transparency and compliance with departmental rules.
Conclusion
This promotion drive is expected to boost healthcare delivery at the grassroots level by strengthening manpower in primary health institutions. The move reflects the government’s continued focus on improving public health infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
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