Annual 5 per cent increment approved for NHM contractual employees

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the approval of an annual 5 per cent increment for eligible contractual employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM). This decision will provide significant relief to health sector workers operating across the Union Territory. The increment will be applicable for the financial year 2026-27.

Providing information on the matter, Health Minister Sakina Ittoo stated that the government has fulfilled the promise made to NHM contractual employees. She added that this decision recognises the dedication and contribution of NHM employees in strengthening health services in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on the social media platform X, Sakina Ittoo stated that, as per the government's promise, a five per cent annual increment has been approved for eligible contractual employees for the financial year 2026-27.

The Minister further stated that this is an important step towards recognising the commitment and hard work of the NHM workforce. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the government will continue to work towards creating a stronger and more inclusive health system, and the commitment to the welfare of health workers will remain steadfast.

The official order regarding this has been issued by Athar Amir Khan, Mission Director of NHM Jammu Kashmir. Under this order, eligible contractual employees working at the state, divisional, district, and block levels, including those working under NHM and disease control programmes, will receive the 5 per cent annual increment.

According to the order, employees who have completed one year of service on or before March 31, 2026, will be eligible for this increment from April 1, 2026. Employees who complete one year of service between April 1 and September 30 will receive the benefit from October 1, 2026. Meanwhile, employees completing one year of service after September 30 will become eligible from April 1, 2027. Concerned officials have been instructed to grant this benefit only after verifying the service and performance of the employees as per NHM guidelines.