J&K Finance Department Orders Major Transfers and Postings of 11 Senior Officers
Srinagar, August 27, 2026: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a major reshuffle in the Finance Department, transferring and posting 11 senior officers with immediate effect.
The transfers and postings have been ordered by the J&K Finance Department in the interest of administration. The government order follows an earlier Government Order No. 251-F of 2026 dated August 4, 2026.
According to Government Order No. 266-F of 2026, several officers holding the post of Director Finance have been transferred to different departments, while a number of officers promoted as Director Finance have also been given new assignments.
Major Transfers and Postings in J&K Finance Department
As per the government order, the following transfers and postings have been made:
1. Rajesh Chander Kotwal
Mr. Rajesh Chander Kotwal, Director Accounts and Treasuries, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Director Finance, School Education Department, replacing Mr. Kulbushan Kumar.
2. Anil Kumar Dogra
Mr. Anil Kumar Dogra, Director Finance, Revenue Department, has been transferred and posted as Director Accounts & Treasuries, Jammu, in place of Mr. Rajesh Chander Kotwal.
3. Kulbushan Kumar
Mr. Kulbushan Kumar, Director Finance, School Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Director Finance, ARI & Trainings Department.
He will also continue to hold the charge of the Tribal Affairs Department in addition to his own duties until further orders relieving Mr. Iftikhar Hussain Chouhan of the additional charge.
4. Santosh Kumari
Ms. Santosh Kumari, Director Finance, JK Power Development Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Director Finance, Labour & Employment Department.
5. Naila Zahoor
Ms. Naila Zahoor, Director Finance, Accountancy Training Institute, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Director Finance, Youth Services and Sports Department.
The order also relieves Mr. Jasvinder Singh of the additional charge of the post.
6. Shahid Majeed Kakroo
Mr. Shahid Majeed Kakroo, on promotion as Director Finance, has been transferred from the ARI & Trainings Department and posted as Director Finance, Jal Shakti Department.
7. Harjeet Kour
Ms. Harjeet Kour, on promotion as Director Finance, has been transferred from JK Power Development Corporation and shall await further orders of adjustment in the Directorate General of Accounts & Treasuries.
8. Manav Gupta
Mr. Manav Gupta, on promotion as Director Finance, has been transferred from the Home Department and posted as Director Finance, JK Power Development Corporation, replacing Ms. Santosh Kumari.
9. Amit Mahajan
Mr. Amit Mahajan, on promotion as Director Finance, has been transferred from J&K Medical Supplies Corporation and posted as Director Finance, Cooperative Department.
The posting relieves Ms. Rashim Deepika of the additional charge of the post.
10. Premlata Patial
Ms. Premlata Patial, on promotion as Director Finance, has been transferred from the Audit & Inspections Department and posted as Director Finance, J&K Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL).
11. Rashim Deepika
Ms. Rashim Deepika, on promotion as Director Finance, shall continue in the Tourism Department until further orders.
Transfers Ordered With Immediate Effect
The Finance Department has directed that the transfers and postings take effect immediately.
The order has been issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in the interest of administration and was signed by Shailendra Kumar, IAS, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department.
The government order has also been circulated to various departments and concerned authorities for information and compliance.
What the J&K Finance Department Reshuffle Means
The latest order brings changes across several important departments, including School Education, Revenue, ARI & Trainings, Labour & Employment, Youth Services and Sports, Jal Shakti, Cooperative, Tourism and the power sector.
The reshuffle also includes several officers who have been promoted as Director Finance, giving them new departmental responsibilities.
The movement of officers across key departments is part of the government’s administrative exercise aimed at ensuring effective functioning and management of departmental financial matters.
Official J&K Government Order
The transfer and posting order is identified as Government Order No. 266-F of 2026, issued by the Finance Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and dated August 27, 2026.
The order states that the transfers and postings have been made with immediate effect and in the interest of administration.
Key Highlights
- 11 senior officers transferred/posted
- Major reshuffle in the J&K Finance Department
- Several officers posted as Director Finance
- Changes made across multiple Jammu & Kashmir departments
- Some officers given additional charges
- Transfers and postings effective immediately
- Government Order No. 266-F of 2026
- Order dated August 27, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many officers have been transferred in the latest J&K Finance Department order?
The government order lists 11 officers for transfers, postings, promotions or continuation arrangements.
Who has been posted as Director Finance, School Education Department?
Rajesh Chander Kotwal has been posted as Director Finance, School Education Department, replacing Kulbushan Kumar.
Who is the new Director Accounts & Treasuries, Jammu?
Anil Kumar Dogra has been transferred and posted as Director Accounts & Treasuries, Jammu.
Who has been posted as Director Finance, Jal Shakti Department?
Shahid Majeed Kakroo, on promotion as Director Finance, has been posted as Director Finance, Jal Shakti Department.
Who has been posted as Director Finance, JKPCL?
Premlata Patial has been posted as Director Finance, J&K Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL).
Conclusion
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has carried out a significant reshuffle of senior finance officers, with 11 officers affected by the latest transfer and posting order. The changes cover several key departments and include postings of officers promoted to the Director Finance level.
The Finance Department has directed that the new arrangements take effect immediately.
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