# Jammu and Kashmir Government Drafts Reserved Employee Transfer Policy

The Jammu and Kashmir government is developing a comprehensive transfer policy framework specifically for reserved category employees, addressing legal, administrative, and security considerations. This initiative also clarifies pension and retirement benefits for Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers by recognizing the first five years of their pre-regularisation service as qualifying service. The policy distinguishes between the Old and New Pension Schemes based on the dates of regularisation, impacting employee benefits and administrative planning.

- Procurement and HR departments should prepare for adjustments in employee transfer processes and pension administration aligned with the new framework.
- This policy development signals potential updates to service contracts and benefits management systems requiring vendor support or software modifications.
- Organizations involved in education and government staffing may find opportunities to assist with implementation, compliance, and training related to the new transfer and pension policies.
- Understanding the distinctions between pension schemes is critical for accurate budgeting and benefits forecasting within Jammu and Kashmir government agencies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Jammu and Kashmir Government
- Higher Education Department
- Finance Department

### Sources
- [ Committee to draft framework for transfer policy of reserved category employees: Govt](https://www.greaterkashmir.com/education/committee-to-draft-framework-for-transfer-policy-of-reserved-category-employees-govt-12562197) - Greater Kashmir