JAMMU :Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered Darbar Move for Winter Session 2026-27. As per Government Order No. 1664-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated 19.10.2026 issued by Commissioner/Secretary to Government M. Raju (IAS), offices shall move from Srinagar to Jammu.
*Key Decisions in the Order:*
*1. Closure and Reopening Dates:*
The Offices detailed as Annexure-A and Annexure-B shall move to Jammu "In full" and "In Camp" respectively for Winter Session 2026-27.
- Offices observing *five days' week shall close at Srinagar on 30th October, 2026 (Friday)* after office hours.
- Offices observing *six days' week shall close on 31st October, 2026 (Saturday)* after office hours.
- *All Offices shall reopen at Jammu on 2nd November, 2026 (Monday).*
*2. Staff Strength for Camp Offices:*
The offices moving in camp shall carry only 33% of the staff strength in that particular office, or 10 officials, whichever is minimum, or otherwise as specifically indicated.
*3. JKRTC Arrangements:*
JKRTC shall make available sufficient number of buses in good condition for transportation of employees on 31st October & 1st November, 2026. The booking of buses shall be for destinations of the employees, wherever feasible. Tickets shall be issued by JKRTC in advance i.e. from 27th October, 2026, both from Civil Secretariat and from the main booking counters of JKRTC.
JKRTC shall ensure that one crane and two empty buses accompany each convoy on the respective days so that employees do not face inconvenience due to breakdown of buses on the way. Mobile workshop(s) shall also accompany the convoy.
*4. Security & Route:*
J&K Police shall escort the convoy carrying employees all along the route upto their respective destinations. They will also make sure that the move convoy is given precedence in crossing the Banihal Qazigund Tunnel and the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel. DGP J&K shall issue necessary guidelines.
*5. Medical Facilities:*
Health & Medical Education Department shall make arrangements for medical aid facilities at Qazigund, Banihal, Ramsu, Ramban, Chenani, Udhampur & Ghajjar Kotli on the days when employees travel from Srinagar to Jammu.
*6. Accommodation & Ration:*
- No moving employee shall occupy any Government/E.P./Municipal/residential accommodation except under proper allotment order. However, employees can retain Government accommodation allotted to them at Srinagar for bonafide use of their families.
- Estates Department shall provide accommodation to officers/officials moving with Darbar Move as per past practice.
- FCS&CA Department shall ensure that Ration Counters are set up at appropriate locations around residential colonies of move employees at Jammu.
*7. Move TA and Salary:*
- *Special Move T.A. shall be paid at the uniform rate of Rs. 25,000/- per move employee.* It will not be payable to those who do not move within prescribed date.
- Advance pay shall also be authorized in favour of non-gazetted moving employees who may apply for the same.
- *Salary for the month of October-2026 for all employees working in move offices shall be drawn on 29th October, 2026 (Thursday).*
*8. Leave Rules:*
No leave shall be admissible in combination/continuation of move days except under very exceptional circumstances. However, five days' Special Casual Leave shall be allowed to Kashmir-based move employees who wish to avail the same.
*9. Winter Secretariat at Srinagar:*
GAD shall establish Winter Secretariat at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. All Administrative Secretaries shall furnish details of employees (01 Gazetted and 04 Non-Gazetted) who shall be retained at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. Preference to be given to female employees and those with serious medical conditions.
*10. Office Timings on Reopening at Jammu:*
- Civil Secretariat and Heads of Departments located within Civil Secretariat premises: *9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.*
- All Moving Heads of Departments located outside Civil Secretariat and observing six days a week: *10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.*