Jammu and Kashmir promoted officials and cut seven top posts in Azad Kashmir to cut costs and streamline government.

On January 15, 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir government elevated Mohammad Ramzan Dar to Selection Grade (Non-functional) at Level-10A and regularized seven In-Charge Private Secretaries as Private Secretaries in the Gazetted Service–II, effective July 24, 2025, as part of efforts to stabilize its administrative workforce. Meanwhile, Azad Jammu and Kashmir abolished seven secretary-level posts to reduce costs and improve efficiency, following an agreement with the JAAC to implement austerity measures. The reforms target departments including transport, disaster management, and tourism, aiming to streamline operations and eliminate redundancies. The changes come amid broader administrative updates, including education results and a reinsurance firm blacklisted for contract violations.