High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Issues New Order for Appointment of Junior Assistants – Cancelled & Adjusted Posts
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has issued a fresh order concerning the appointment of Junior Assistants in the Subordinate Courts of the Kashmir Division. The order, released on 05 December 2025, includes crucial directions regarding appointment cancellations, adjustments, transfers, and joining guidelines for newly listed candidates.
The notification has been issued by the Chief Justice’s Secretariat under Order No. 1813 of 2025/Psy, citing the operation of the waiting list pursuant to Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2024/Psy, dated 28.08.2024.
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📌 Key Highlights of the Order
The order addresses three important areas:
- Cancellation of Appointments of 3 Candidates
- Appointment of 3 New Candidates from the Waiting List
- Transfer and Posting Adjustments of Newly Appointed Junior Assistants
❌ Cancelled Appointments: List of Rejected Candidates
The High Court has cancelled the appointment of three candidates initially selected vide Order No. 1410 of 2025 on 26 September 2025. These candidates failed to report for their duties within the prescribed time period.
The cancelled candidates are listed below as per Annexure–B:
| S.No | Roll No. | Name & Parentage | Residence | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19119634 | Ranjandeep Singh S/o Nirmal Singh | Kear Dachi Kanispora, Baramulla | OM/RBA |
| 2 | 19100675 | Aadil AH Dar S/o Ali Mohammad Dar | Sadunara Haigam, Bandipore | RBA |
| 3 | 19125858 | Sulabh Sharma S/o Sudershan Sharma | VPO-Gund, Doda | EWS |
🛑 Cancellation Reason:
These candidates did not join their respective District & Sessions Courts within the required joining period of 21 days, leading to their termination without further notice.
✔ Newly Appointed Candidates from Waiting List
Against the cancelled posts, three new candidates have now been appointed as Junior Assistants in Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100). Below is the list from Annexure–B1:
| S.No | Roll No. | Name & Parentage | Residence | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19120127 | Abid Amin Wani S/o Mohammad Amin Wani | Sahihabad Achabal, Anantnag | OM |
| 2 | 19113462 | Mehraj Ud Din Mir S/o Shabir Ahmad Mir | Batwina, Ganderbal | RBA |
| 3 | 19101721 | Aasif Maqbool S/o Mohammad Maqbool Rather | Kulpora, Kupwara | EWS |
🔁 Transfer & Adjustments of Posted Junior Assistants
As per Annexure–B2, the new appointees are instructed to join as follows:
| Name | Posting Location |
|---|---|
| Abid Amin Wani | District & Sessions Judge, Bandipora |
| Mehraj Ud Din Mir | District & Sessions Judge, Ganderbal |
| Aasif Maqbool | District & Sessions Judge, Baramulla |
📌 Mandatory Instructions for Newly Selected Candidates
All selected candidates must follow the guidelines below, failing which, their appointment will be cancelled ab initio (from the beginning):
🔎 Verification & Joining Conditions
- Candidates must join within 21 days of the order date.
- Must submit character certificate & category verification from Police IG and CID Jammu & Kashmir.
- Salary release will depend on satisfactory report and completion of documentation.
- A court affidavit must be submitted confirming there is no case against the candidate.
📄 Document Submission Rules
Before joining:
- All testimonials must be verified.
- Adverse report will lead to cancellation of appointment.
⛔ If any candidate does not comply with the above rules, their appointment will be terminated without notice.
🏛 Purpose Behind This Order
The High Court aims to ensure:
- Transparency in recruitment,
- Accountability among selected candidates,
- Immediate filling of vacant posts to maintain smooth judicial functioning.
By cancelling non-reporting candidates and filling posts through the waiting list, the High Court has upheld fair recruitment practices while expediting judicial manpower requirements in Kashmir Division courts.
