NHM J&K Approves 5% Annual Increment for Eligible Contractual Employees

Srinagar, November 7 : The National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir, has sanctioned a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees for the Financial Year 2026–27, providing financial relief to personnel associated with various health programmes across the Union Territory.According to an official order issued by Mission Director NHM J&K, Athar Aamir Khan (IAS), vide Order No. 160 NHM J&K of 2026, dated November 7, the increment will be applicable to eligible contractual employees working at the state, divisional, district and block levels.The benefit will also extend to eligible employees engaged under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and various Disease Control Programmes, subject to satisfactory performance and compliance with the applicable NHM guidelines.Increment Effective DatesThe order specifies three categories for determining the effective date of the increment, based on the completion of one year of qualifying service:- Service completed on or before March 31, 2026: Increment effective from April 1, 2026.- Service completed between April 1 and September 30, 2026: Increment effective from October 1, 2026.- Service completed after September 30, 2026: Increment effective from April 1, 2027.The Mission Director has directed the concerned Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and Controlling Officers to ensure that the increment is granted only to eligible employees after proper verification of qualifying service and satisfactory performance.The decision follows the approval of the NHM State Programme Implementation Plan (SPIP) 2026–27 for Jammu and Kashmir, conveyed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, through a communication dated June 19, 2026.The order also references the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of the State Health Society, NHM J&K, issued on July 18, 2026, and Administrative Department Order No. HD-NHM/148/2026-02 dated November 6, 2026.Copies of the order have been forwarded to senior officials of the Health and Medical Education Department, SKIMS Soura, Government Medical Colleges, Directorate of Health Services, Family Welfare, MCH and Immunisation, and other concerned authorities for information and necessary action.The order has been signed by Athar Aamir Khan (IAS), Managing Director/Mission Director, National Health Mission, Jammu and Kashmir.The decision is expected to benefit eligible contractual employees engaged in implementing various health programmes across Jammu and Kashmir.