*Govt Announces Annual Darbar Move: Offices To Close In Srinagar On Oct 30-31, Reopen In Jammu On Nov 2*
SRINAGAR, OCT 20 – The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered the Annual Darbar Move of offices from Srinagar to Jammu for the Winter Season 2026-27.
As per Government Order No. 1664-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated 19.10.2026, the offices listed as Annexure-A and Annexure-B to the order shall move to Jammu “In full” and “In Camp” respectively.
The offices observing five days’ week shall close at Srinagar on 30th October, 2026 (Friday) after office hours, and offices observing six days’ week shall close on 31st October, 2026 (Saturday) after office hours. All the offices shall reopen at Jammu on 2nd November, 2026 (Monday).
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.
JKRTC has been directed to make available sufficient number of buses in good condition for transportation of employees on 31st October & 1st November, 2026, with tickets to be issued in advance from 27th October, 2026. JKRTC shall also ensure that one crane and two empty buses accompany each convoy, along with mobile workshop(s).
J&K Police shall escort the convoys and ensure precedence at Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel.
Special Move T.A. shall be paid at the uniform rate of Rs. 25,000/- per move employee. Salary for the month of October-2026 for all employees working in move offices shall be drawn on 29th October, 2026.
The GAD shall establish Winter Secretariat at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, with 01 Gazetted and 04 Non-Gazetted employees to be retained by each department.
On reopening at Jammu, the office timing shall be 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Civil Secretariat and Heads of Departments located within Civil Secretariat premises, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all Moving Heads of Departments located outside the Civil Secretariat and observing six days a week.
