J&K Lecturer Appointment 2026: 43 Lecturers Appointed in Chemistry, Maths and Zoology
SRINAGAR: The J&K Lecturer Appointment 2026 process has reached a significant stage, with the Jammu and Kashmir Government ordering the appointment of 43 lecturers in Chemistry, Mathematics and Zoology in the School Education Department. The selected candidates will receive salaries under Pay Level 9, ranging from ₹52,700 to ₹1,66,700
The appointment orders were issued by the School Education Department on October 17, 2026, through three separate government orders. The appointments include 35 lecturers in Chemistry, five in Mathematics and three in Zoology.
The appointments have been made based on the relevant government procedures and, in the case of Chemistry lecturers, the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC).
Five Lecturers Appointed in Mathematics
Under Government Order No. 440-JK(Edu) of 2026, the government has appointed five candidates as lecturers in Mathematics, notionally with effect from September 25, 2026.
The order continues the earlier Government Order No. 398-JK(Edu) of 2026, issued on September 25.
The appointed candidates are:
- Abrar Ahmad
- Subzar Ahmad Beig
- Rahul Kumar
- Aaqib Altaf
- Mohd Akram
Three Appointments in Zoology
The School Education Department has also ordered the appointment of three lecturers in Zoology through Government Order No. 441-JK(Edu) of 2026.
The appointments will take effect notionally from September 3, 2026, as specified in the order, which continues an earlier government order issued in September.
The selected candidates are Amit Kumar, Mamta Sharma and Sahil Bhat.
35 Candidates Appointed as Chemistry Lecturers
The largest share of appointments has been made in Chemistry, with 35 candidates selected for lecturer positions under Government Order No. 442-JK(Edu) of 2026.
The appointments have been made on the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission.
The appointed Chemistry lecturers are:
- Sonakshi Sasan
- Mohsin Yousuf Lone
- Shariq Yousuf
- Sameer Ahmad Malik
- Anu Choudhary
- Salman Khursheed
- Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat
- Narayan Dutt Sharma
- Niharika
- Qounsar Jan
- Manisha Sharma
- Danish Farooq
- Zahid Ahmad Lone
- Bilal Salam
- Hashim Amin Shah
- Anil Malik
- Aruna Rani
- Jaswant Kumar
- Sajjad Ahmed
- Sunil Kumar
- Nargis Akhter Ashashi
- Zaib Ul Nisa
- Pretam Kumar
- Jeetinder Singh
- Radhika Anand
- Mushahid Farooq
- Atta Ullah Kaleem
- Ayaz Ahmad Manhas
- Javeed Ahmad Tali
- Aqib Assadullah Teli
- Manjeet Singh
- Narinder Singh
- Shanu Sharma
- Mohammad Umar Shah
- Raman Kumar
The Chemistry appointment order specifies the applicable pay scale but does not mention a notional effective date in the available text.
Candidates Given 21 Days to Join
According to the government orders, all appointees must report to the designated authorities within 21 days from the date of issuance of their respective appointment orders.
Mathematics lecturers belonging to the Jammu Division are required to report to the Director of School Education, Jammu, while those from the Kashmir Division must report to the Director of School Education, Kashmir.
The three candidates appointed as Zoology lecturers have been directed to report to the Director of School Education, Jammu, within the prescribed period.
The orders make it clear that failure to join within the stipulated 21-day period will result in the forfeiture of the candidate’s right to appointment. In such cases, the appointment order will be treated as withdrawn ab initio, meaning from the beginning, without any further notice or reference.
Appointments Subject to Document Verification
The government has made the appointments subject to verification of the candidates’ educational, professional and technical qualifications by the relevant issuing authorities.
Any discrepancy, misrepresentation or adverse finding during the verification process may lead to cancellation of the appointment, without prejudice to any other action permitted under the applicable rules.
The orders also refer to the relevant departmental records, JKPSC recommendations and satisfactory character and antecedent verification reports received from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Where required, separate posting orders will be issued by the competent authority.
The latest orders mark a significant recruitment development in Jammu and Kashmir’s School Education Department, with 43 candidates appointed across three key academic subjects.
Note: Candidates should refer to the original government orders for the complete terms and conditions, reporting instructions and any subsequent posting directions.