Srinagar, Jul 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the placement of 786 Assistant Professors, Librarians and Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) to Academic Pay Level 11 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs 7,000 under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS), marking one of the largest such promotion orders issued in recent years.
Announcing the development, Minister for Education Sakina Itoo said the decision resolves a long pending issue that had remained unsettled for more than four years, while many eligible faculty members had been awaiting their career progression for over a decade.
She said the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is committed to ensuring timely promotions, transparency and justice for the teaching community. The minister added that the move reflects the government’s resolve to strengthen the higher education sector and address genuine concerns of faculty members.
Sakina Itoo said the placement order would provide long overdue relief to hundreds of Assistant Professors, Librarians and PTIs serving in colleges across J&K. She noted that recognizing the services of educators and ensuring their professional growth remains a key priority of the government.
The minister further said that efforts are underway to streamline promotion processes and remove administrative bottlenecks so that eligible employees receive their due benefits without unnecessary delays.
Faculty members and academic circles have welcomed the decision, describing it as a significant step towards boosting morale and improving the overall academic environment in higher education institutions across J&K.
