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J&K Government Says No Fixed Deadline for Regularising Contract Workers
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 04:47 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced that it cannot commit to a rigid timetable for converting contractual and need‑based staff into permanent positions, citing procedural and fiscal constraints.
The state government of Jammu and Kashmir has clarified that it is unable to set a strict schedule for the regularisation of contractual and need‑based workers employed across various departments. Officials said the move to convert these temporary positions into permanent posts is under review, but the timeline will depend on multiple factors, including budget allocations and administrative clearances.
According to a spokesperson from the labour department, the government is committed to addressing the concerns of the workforce but must balance the initiative with fiscal prudence and procedural requirements. The department is preparing a detailed framework that will outline eligibility criteria, seniority considerations, and the financial impact of regularising a large pool of employees.
Stakeholders, including trade unions and employee associations, have welcomed the acknowledgement of the issue but urged the administration to expedite the process. The government has assured that regular updates will be provided as the policy formulation progresses.
No specific date has been announced for the implementation of the regularisation scheme, and the administration emphasized that any decision will be taken after thorough consultation with relevant ministries and financial authorities.
According to a spokesperson from the labour department, the government is committed to addressing the concerns of the workforce but must balance the initiative with fiscal prudence and procedural requirements. The department is preparing a detailed framework that will outline eligibility criteria, seniority considerations, and the financial impact of regularising a large pool of employees.
Stakeholders, including trade unions and employee associations, have welcomed the acknowledgement of the issue but urged the administration to expedite the process. The government has assured that regular updates will be provided as the policy formulation progresses.
No specific date has been announced for the implementation of the regularisation scheme, and the administration emphasized that any decision will be taken after thorough consultation with relevant ministries and financial authorities.