Major relief for 80 JKAS officers as Govt approves old pension scheme

Jammu, Nov. 13 -- The government on Friday announced to grant benefits of old pension schemes to as many as 80 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officers who were appointed in the year 2011.

Although the new pension scheme was introduced in the year 2010, these officers were granted benefits of the old pension scheme because their recruitment process was started prior to the implementation of the new pension scheme.

According to an order issued by the General Administrative Department No.1794-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated 13.11.2026, the benefit of the old pension scheme has been granted to 80 JKAS officers.

"In pursuance of Government Order No. 305-F of 2026 dated 28.09.2026, and in consideration of the option exercised by the e...