Section 10(2)(a) in Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Revised) Pay Rules, 2018
(a)In case of an employee appointed or promoted in the normal hierarchy or under J&K HSPSS Rules or any other scheme or rules in force during the period between the 2nd day of July, 2016 and the 1st day of January, 2017, the first increment shall accrue on the 1st day of July, 2017 and thereafter it shall accrue after one year on annual basis.