Jammu, Nov 6: The Government on Friday ordered the posting of 306 newly appointed Medical Officers (Allopathic) across the Union Territory.
As per Government Order issued by the Health & Medical Education Department, the postings have been made with immediate effect as per the details given in Annexure-A to the order.
The order states that vide Government Order No. 663-JK(HME) of 2026 dated 02.09.2026, appointment orders were issued in respect of 335 candidates for appointment as Medical Officers (Allopathic), whose Character and Antecedent Verification Reports had been received from the J&K CID.
One of the conditions of the appointment order required the appointees to physically submit their joining reports in the Administrative Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu/Srinagar, within 21 days from the date of issuance of the appointment orders.
In compliance, 306 candidates submitted their joining reports within the prescribed period, whereas 29 candidates failed to submit their joining reports within the stipulated period.
Now, therefore, in the interest of administration and to ensure effective delivery of healthcare services, the 306 newly appointed Medical Officers have been posted against the respective posts, states the order.
The concerned Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been directed to ensure verification of the genuineness and authenticity of all requisite documents/certificates of the appointees before authorizing drawal and disbursement of salary in their favour.
The Directors, Health Services, Jammu/Kashmir, have been asked to furnish a compliance report to the Administrative Department within one week from the date of issuance of the order.