J&K Govt Orders Mass Transfer of 12 Superintending Engineers in PWD

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J&K Govt Orders Mass Transfer of 12 Superintending Engineers in PWD

SRINAGAR/JAMMU, OCT 09 – In a significant administrative move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the adjustment and posting of twelve In-charge Superintending Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department. The reshuffle, announced through Government Order No. 301-PW(R&B) of 2025 dated October 9, 2025, aims to streamline departmental operations and ensure efficient execution of infrastructure projects across the Union Territory.

Complete List of Postings for Superintending Engineers

The government order, issued from the Civil Secretariat in Jammu/Srinagar, details the following postings:

New Appointments and Placements:

  1. Er. Pooja Waab – Posted as In-charge Superintending Engineer, PW (R&B) Circle North Jammu
  2. Er. Najmun Sahar – Assigned to PW (R&B) Circle Anantnag
  3. Er. Fayaz Ahmad Kumar – Posted to DHQC (District Headquarters)
  4. Er. Abhishek Gupta – Appointed to PMSSY Circle Jammu
  5. Er. Masood ur Rafiq – Designated as State Quality Controller, PMSSY
  6. Er. Rais Asiam Makhdoom – Posted to PW (R&B) Circle Kupwara
  7. Er. Shuja Ahmad – Assigned to PMSSY Circle Baramulla
  8. Er. Fayaz Ahmad Kar – Posted to PW (R&B) Circle Kulgam
  9. Er. Beiza Rafiq – Appointed to PW (R&B) Circle Bandipora
  10. Er. Shivangi Gupta – Posted to PMSSY Circle Betote
  11. Er. Hamid Iqbal Mir – Assigned to Srinagar Municipal Corporation
  12. Er. Abu Gupta – Posted to PW (R&B) Circle Doda-Kishtwar

Important Implementation Note

The government order specifically mentions that Er. Masood ur Rafiq, appointed as State Quality Controller for PMSSY, will join his new position only after proper relieving by the Competent Authority in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir. This condition highlights the government’s emphasis on proper procedural compliance during the transition period.

Background and Context

This reshuffle follows the earlier Government Order No. 241-PW(R&B) of 2025 dated July 30, 2025, wherein twelve In-charge Executive Engineers (Civil) were initially placed as In-charge Superintending Engineers (Civil) and were awaiting further adjustment.

The current order states that these adjustments are being made “in the interest of administration and smooth functioning of the Departmental works,” indicating the government’s focus on optimizing human resources for better project management and infrastructure development across Jammu and Kashmir.

Geographic Distribution and Regional Balance

The postings show a balanced distribution across various regions:

· Jammu Division: North Jammu, PMSSY Jammu, Betote, Doda-Kishtwar
· Kashmir Division: Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Kulgam, Bandipora
· Special Assignments: DHQC, State Quality Controller PMSSY, Srinagar Municipal Corporation

This geographic spread ensures adequate technical supervision and quality control across all major infrastructure projects in the Union Territory.

Immediate Effect

As per the government order, all these transfers and postings take effect immediately, emphasizing the urgency and importance the administration attaches to filling these crucial positions in the Public Works Department.

The reshuffle is expected to bring fresh leadership and improved efficiency in the execution of various infrastructure projects, including road construction, building development, and quality control mechanisms under the PWD (R&B) Department.

J&K Govt Orders Mass Transfer of 12 Superintending Engineers in PWD

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