SKIMS Faculty Promotions AMPS:
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered SKIMS faculty promotions under the Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme (AMPS), approving the selection and promotion of seven faculty members at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar.
The order has been issued by the Health and Medical Education Department based on recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the concerned Selection Committee/Interview Board.
According to Government Order No. 604-JK(HME) of 2026, dated September 2, 2026, the faculty members have been selected/promoted to the next higher grade/post in their respective disciplines.
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SKIMS Faculty Promotions and Post-Wise Details
The order covers seven faculty members from different medical disciplines at SKIMS Soura.
| S. No. | Name & Current Designation | Discipline | Promoted As | Date of Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Abdul Wahid Mir, Additional Professor | Surgical Oncology | Professor | 01.07.2021 |
| 2 | Dr. Gowhar Nazir Mufti, Additional Professor | Paediatric Surgery | Professor | 01.07.2024 |
| 3 | Dr. Waseem Jan Shah, Assistant Professor | Paediatric Surgery | Associate Professor | 01.07.2023 |
| 4 | Dr. Shafat Ahmad Mir, Associate Professor | Anaesthesiology | Additional Professor | 01.07.2025 |
| 5 | Dr. Majid Jehangir, Assistant Professor | Anaesthesiology | Associate Professor | 01.07.2023 |
| 6 | Dr. Nargis Kaur Bali, Associate Professor | Microbiology | Additional Professor | 01.07.2025 |
| 7 | Dr. Mir Yasir, Assistant Professor | Plastic Surgery | Associate Professor | 01.07.2024 |
Promotions Under Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme
The SKIMS faculty promotions AMPS order has been issued after consideration of the overall merit assessed by the Selection Committee/Interview Board.
The government order states that the selection and promotion process was carried out in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission Rules, 2021, along with the relevant rules governing selection and promotion under the Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme.
The recommendations were subsequently made by the J&K Public Service Commission.
Seven SKIMS Faculty Members Promoted
The order includes promotions across Surgical Oncology, Paediatric Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Microbiology and Plastic Surgery.
Among the seven faculty members:
- Two have been promoted as Professors.
- Two have been promoted as Additional Professors.
- Three have been promoted as Associate Professors.
The promotion dates mentioned in the order range from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2025, depending on the individual faculty member.
SKIMS Promotions Subject to Court Outcome
The Health and Medical Education Department has clarified that the selections and promotions of the concerned faculty members shall remain subject to the outcome of writ petition(s), if any, pending before any competent court of law.
This means the promotions are subject to any applicable judicial proceedings and their final outcome.
Who Issued the SKIMS Faculty Promotion Order?
The order was issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
It was signed by M. Raju, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, by order of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
SKIMS Faculty Promotions: Government Order Details
Department: Health and Medical Education Department, Government of J&K
Institution: SKIMS Soura, Srinagar
Government Order No.: 604-JK(HME) of 2026
Date of Order: September 2, 2026
Scheme: Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme (AMPS)
Recommendation: Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission
Number of Faculty Members: 7
Full List of Promoted SKIMS Doctors
The faculty members covered under the government order are Dr. Abdul Wahid Mir, Dr. Gowhar Nazir Mufti, Dr. Waseem Jan Shah, Dr. Shafat Ahmad Mir, Dr. Majid Jehangir, Dr. Nargis Kaur Bali and Dr. Mir Yasir.
Their promotions have been made to the next higher grade/post in their respective disciplines, with the effective dates specified in the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SKIMS faculty promotions announced in 2026?
The J&K Government has ordered the selection and promotion of seven SKIMS Soura faculty members under the Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme.
How many SKIMS faculty members have been promoted?
A total of seven faculty members have been covered by Government Order No. 604-JK(HME) of 2026.
Which SKIMS doctors have been promoted as Professors?
Dr. Abdul Wahid Mir from Surgical Oncology and Dr. Gowhar Nazir Mufti from Paediatric Surgery have been promoted as Professors.
Who has been promoted as Additional Professor at SKIMS?
Dr. Shafat Ahmad Mir in Anaesthesiology and Dr. Nargis Kaur Bali in Microbiology have been promoted as Additional Professors.
Who has been promoted as Associate Professor?
Dr. Waseem Jan Shah, Dr. Majid Jehangir and Dr. Mir Yasir have been promoted as Associate Professors.
Under which scheme have the SKIMS promotions been made?
The promotions have been made under the Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme (AMPS).
Are the SKIMS promotions subject to court cases?
Yes. The government order states that the selections/promotions are subject to the outcome of any writ petition(s), if pending before a competent court of law.
Conclusion
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the selection and promotion of seven SKIMS Soura faculty members under the Assessment Merit Promotion Scheme (AMPS).
The promotions cover several key medical disciplines, with faculty members being elevated to the posts of Professor, Additional Professor and Associate Professor. The order was issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on September 2, 2026, following recommendations of the J&K Public Service Commission
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