JKSSB Divisional Cadre Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 72 Draftsman, Library Assistant and More Posts

Overview

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Divisional Cadre (72 posts across 7 post names vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, through www.jkssb.nic.in before 08.09.2026.

Key Details

Organization: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Qualification: This recruitment is restricted to a specific eligible group: only candidates who qualify as "Migrants" under SRO 412 of 2009, or as "Kashmiri Pandits" under SRO 425 of 2017, are eligible to apply. Migrant status is certified by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, J&K, while Kashmiri Pandit status is certified by the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district. In addition, candidates must be domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, valid on or before the cut-off date of 08.09.2026.
Vacancies: 72 posts across 7 post names
Posted: 10.08.2026
Last date to apply: 08.09.2026

Important Dates

Application Start Date	10.08.2026
Last Date to Apply	08.09.2026
Notification Date	08.07.2026
Online Application Start Date	10.08.2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	08.09.2026
Age Reckoning Date	01.01.2026
Cut-off Date for Domicile/Category Certificates	08.09.2026 (last date of online application, unless extended)
Date & Centre of Examination	Not specified in the official notification; to be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in

Important Links

Official NotificationOpen Link
Official WebsiteOpen Link

Vacancy Details

A total of 72 posts have been advertised under Advt No. 07 of 2026, all under the Divisional Cadre, Kashmir Division. The notification states the actual number of posts may increase or decrease during the selection process, and JKSSB is not legally liable for any such variation. S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Draftsman (Civil) – Item No. 97 (Public Works R&B Dept., Pay Level-4: 25500-81100) | 1 (1 OM) 2: Sub-Inspector – Item No. 98 (Finance Dept., Pay Level-4: 25500-81100) | 39 (15 OM, 3 SC, 4 ST-1, 4 ST-2, 3 OBC, 2 ALC/IB, 4 RBA, 4 EWS) 3: Junior Statistical Assistant – Item No. 99 (Planning Development & Monitoring Dept., Pay Level-5: 29200-92300) | 2 (1 OM, 1 SC) 4: Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant (MVTA) – Item No. 100 (Transport Dept., Pay Level-2: 19900-63200) | 1 (1 OM) 5: Junior Librarian – Item No. 101 (School Education Dept., Pay Level-4: 25500-81100) | 10 (4 OM, 1 SC, 1 ST-1, 1 ST-2, 1 OBC, 1 RBA, 1 EWS) 6: Library Assistant – Item No. 102 (School Education Dept., Pay Level-2: 19900-63200) | 5 (2 OM, 1 SC, 1 ST-1, 1 ST-2) 7: Depot Assistant – Item No. 103 (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Dept., Pay Level SL-1: 14800-47100) | 14 (6 OM, 1 SC, 2 ST-1, 1 ST-2, 1 OBC, 1 ALC/IB, 1 RBA, 1 EWS) Total: 72

Eligibility

This recruitment is restricted to a specific eligible group: only candidates who qualify as "Migrants" under SRO 412 of 2009, or as "Kashmiri Pandits" under SRO 425 of 2017, are eligible to apply. Migrant status is certified by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, J&K, while Kashmiri Pandit status is certified by the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district. In addition, candidates must be domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, valid on or before the cut-off date of 08.09.2026.

Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. The maximum age limit and date-of-birth range vary by category, as detailed below. Category: Max. Age Limit (Years) | Not Born Before | Not Born After Open Merit (OM): 40 | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 SC: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ST-1: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ST-2: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 RBA: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ALC/IB: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 EWS: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 OBC: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 Physically Challenged Person (PwBD): 42 | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 Ex-Servicemen: May deduct the period of Armed Forces service from actual age; if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit for the post by more than 3 years, the age condition is deemed satisfied. In all cases, the candidate should not be born after 01.01.2008.

Salary

Pay is fixed per post as per the applicable Pay Level, as shown in the vacancy table above (ranging from Level SL-1: 14800-47100 for Depot Assistant to Level-5: 29200-92300 for Junior Statistical Assistant). No consolidated stipend, grade pay breakdown, or allowances are specified beyond the Pay Level in the official notification.

Application Fee

Category: Fee General/Open Merit: Rs. 600/- SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD: Rs. 500/- Fee can be paid only through online mode - Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, and no representation against such rejection will be entertained. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.

Selection Process

Selection for all 7 posts under this notification is made purely on the basis of merit obtained in the Written/OMR Examination, followed by Document Verification for shortlisted candidates. • Written/OMR Examination: Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions, set in English language only. Negative marking of one-fourth (0.25) mark for each wrong answer applies. • Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must appear with original documents - Domicile Certificate, Qualification Certificate, Category Certificate, Birth Certificate, Bonafide Certificate (if applicable), Migrant/Kashmiri Pandit status certificate - along with self-attested photocopies. Failure to appear or produce required documents on the scheduled DV date will result in the candidate not being considered for selection. The date and centre of examination, along with the syllabus, will be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. Admit cards will be available for download about one week before the examination date.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in online mode only; no other means of application will be accepted. Detailed instructions and the Online Portal link will be made available separately on the JKSSB website. • Visit the official JKSSB website: www.jkssb.nic.in • Locate the online application link for Advertisement Notification No. 07 of 2026. • Register and fill in the online application form carefully, providing Name, Date of Birth, Father's Name, and Mother's Name exactly as per the Matriculation Certificate. • Upload the required documents: live photograph, signature (10 KB–20 KB), Category Certificate (max 100 KB, PDF), and Qualification/Experience certificates (self-attested, max 100 KB, PDF). • Pay the application fee online (Rs. 600, or Rs. 500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD) via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. • Review all entries carefully before final submission - no corrections are allowed after submission. • Take a printout of the submitted application form and retain it for Document Verification; do not submit hard copies to the JKSSB office by post or in person. In-service candidates must additionally submit a printout of the filled application, along with a duly signed and stamped certificate, through proper channel (Head of Department) to the Office of the Secretary, JKSSB, by the last date of Document Verification.

Required Documents

• Domicile Certificate of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, valid as on the cut-off date (08.09.2026). • Migrant status certificate (SRO 412 of 2009) issued by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, J&K, OR Kashmiri Pandit status certificate (SRO 425 of 2017) issued by the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district. • Original educational qualification certificates as prescribed for the post applied for. • Category/Reserved Category Certificate in the prescribed format, valid as on the cut-off date (if applicable). • Ex-Servicemen Certificate in Form-XIV, duly signed by the competent authority (if applicable). • Person with Disability Certificate, Certificate regarding Physical Limitation to Write (Annexure-B), and Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe (Annexure-C), for PwBD candidates seeking scribe/compensatory time. • Bonafide Certificate from the Controller/Registrar of the concerned University, for candidates with degrees from institutions outside the UT of J&K (other than Central Universities). • Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months, with date mentioned) and an original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or Institution/Employer ID Card).

Important Instructions

• Candidates are advised to submit online applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute portal load issues. • Only one online application is allowed per Item Number; multiple applications for the same item may lead to cancellation and debarment. • No request for change/correction in submitted application particulars will be entertained under any circumstances. • Applications with blurred or illegible photographs/signatures will be rejected summarily. • Mobile phones, smart watches, AI-enabled devices, and other electronic/communication devices are strictly prohibited during the examination. • Candidates must carry two recent passport-size colour photographs and a valid original photo ID to the examination venue, failing which they will not be permitted to appear. • No TA/DA will be paid for participation in the written test or Document Verification. • The decision of the Board on eligibility, selection mode, results, and debarment is final and binding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for JKSSB Divisional Cadre Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 72 Draftsman, Library Assistant and More Posts?

Application Start Date: 10.08.2026; Last Date to Apply: 08.09.2026; Notification Date: 08.07.2026; Online Application Start Date: 10.08.2026; Last Date to Submit Online Application: 08.09.2026; Age Reckoning Date: 01.01.2026; Cut-off Date for Domicile/Category Certificates: 08.09.2026 (last date of online application, unless extended); Date & Centre of Examination: Not specified in the official notification; to be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in

What is the application fee?

Rs. 600 (Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD)

What is the age limit?

What is the selection process?