The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a 5 per cent annual salary increment for eligible contractual employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026-27. The decision was announced by Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo.
The move is expected to benefit healthcare workers serving across different administrative levels in the Union Territory.
Who Will Benefit From the Decision?
According to the announcement, the increment will cover eligible contractual employees working at state, divisional, district and block levels.
Employees associated with the National Urban Health Mission and various disease control programmes will also be covered under the decision.
The formal order has been issued by NHM Jammu and Kashmir Mission Director Athar Aamir Khan.
When Will the Salary Increment Apply?
The order specifies different effective dates depending on the completion of one year of qualifying service.
Employees who completed one year of service on or before March 31, 2026, will receive the increment with effect from April 1, 2026.
Those completing one year between April 1 and September 30, 2026, will become eligible from October 1, 2026.
Employees completing one year after September 30, 2026, will receive the benefit from April 1, 2027.
Recognition of Healthcare Workers
The government highlighted the contribution of NHM employees in strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision aims to recognise their continued efforts in delivering healthcare services, particularly in areas where NHM personnel play an important role in supporting public health programmes.