SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed officers and officials across the administration to maintain professional decorum, mutual respect and courtesy in official interactions, warning against the use of derogatory, threatening or otherwise inappropriate language.
The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the directions through Circular No. 24-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated October 16, 2026, emphasising that all government employees must uphold the standards of conduct expected of public servants.
The circular refers to Rule 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971, read with other service-specific provisions, which require employees to maintain integrity, devotion to duty, discipline and conduct befitting a public servant.
It states that professionalism, courtesy and mutual respect must be maintained in dealings with senior officers, colleagues, subordinate staff and members of the public.
The government has directed that all official interactions be conducted with restraint, dignity and mutual respect, irrespective of rank or position. The instructions apply equally to interactions between senior officers and their subordinates, officials of different ranks and subordinate employees and their seniors.
The circular further states that seniority and supervisory authority must be exercised responsibly and fairly. At the same time, all officers and officials are required to respect lawful directions, established procedures and the responsibilities attached to their offices.
It specifically directs employees to avoid language or behaviour inconsistent with the dignity of public office.
All Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, heads of departments and managing directors have been asked to bring the instructions to the notice of employees under their administrative control and ensure their strict observance at all levels.
