41 Offices to Shift Fully, 50 to Operate in Camp Mode; ₹25,000 Special Move Allowance Announced

Srinagar, J & K : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has finalised the schedule for the Winter Darbar Move 2026–27, directing designated government offices to shift from Srinagar to Jammu ahead of reopening on November 2.

According to Government Order No. 1664-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued on October 19, offices following a five-day week will close in Srinagar on October 30, while those observing a six-day week will cease functioning on October 31.

As per the order, 41 offices, including the Civil Secretariat departments, Chief Minister’s Secretariat and Directorate of Information, will relocate in full. Another 50 departments and establishments will operate in Jammu under the camp-mode arrangement, with restricted staff deployment.

The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) will arrange buses for employees on October 31 and November 1. Advance ticket bookings will begin on October 27, while police escorts and medical facilities will be provided along the route.

Eligible employees undertaking the move will receive a uniform Special Move Travelling Allowance of ₹25,000. However, employees who fail to relocate within the prescribed timeline will not be eligible for the allowance. October salaries of employees in moving offices will be drawn on October 29.

Meanwhile, a Winter Secretariat will function from the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to maintain essential administrative services. Departments have been directed to nominate one gazetted officer and four non-gazetted employees for retention, subject to approval by the competent authority.

The Estates Department will arrange accommodation for relocating personnel, while ration counters will be established near residential colonies in Jammu. The Civil Secretariat will function from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm under the revised office timings.

The General Administration Department (GAD) has also directed departments to detach staff posted with subordinate offices in Kashmir by October 27 and withdraw their temporary identity cards before the Srinagar offices close.

Report By : Danish Mirza