Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 07 of 2026 for recruitment to various Divisional Cadre posts under the PM Package for Kashmiri Migrants and Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandits. The vacancies have been requisitioned by the Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Department.
A total of 72 vacancies have been announced for Draftsman, Sub-Inspector, Junior Statistical Assistant, Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant, Junior Librarian, Library Assistant and Depot Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 August 2026 to 08 September 2026.
Official Notification PDF: JKSSB Divisional Cadre Recruitment 2026
JKSSB Divisional Cadre Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 07 of 2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Department | Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction |
| Post Names | Draftsman, Sub-Inspector, Junior Statistical Assistant, Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant, Junior Librarian, Library Assistant and Depot Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 72 |
| Cadre | Divisional Cadre, Kashmir |
| Eligible Candidates | Kashmiri Migrants and Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandits covered under the prescribed rules |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 September 2026 |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
JKSSB Divisional Cadre Vacancy 2026 Details
| Item No. | Post Name | Department / Appointing Authority | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Draftsman (Civil) | Public Works (R&B) | 1 | Level-4, Rs. 25,500–81,100 |
| 98 | Sub-Inspector | Finance Department | 39 | Level-4, Rs. 25,500–81,100 |
| 99 | Junior Statistical Assistant | Planning, Development and Monitoring Department | 2 | Level-5, Rs. 29,200–92,300 |
| 100 | Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant | Transport Department | 1 | Level-2, Rs. 19,900–63,200 |
| 101 | Junior Librarian | School Education Department | 10 | Level-4, Rs. 25,500–81,100 |
| 102 | Library Assistant | School Education Department | 5 | Level-2, Rs. 19,900–63,200 |
| 103 | Depot Assistant | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department | 14 | SL-1, Rs. 14,800–47,100 |
| Total | 72 | - | ||
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draftsman (Civil) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sub-Inspector | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 39 |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Librarian | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Library Assistant | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Depot Assistant | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 30 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 72 |
Eligibility Conditions
The recruitment is being conducted under SRO 412 dated 30 December 2009, read with SRO 425 dated 10 October 2017 and other relevant rules.
- Only candidates recognised as Migrants under SRO 412 of 2009 or Kashmiri Pandits under SRO 425 of 2017 are eligible.
- Migrant status under SRO 412 will be certified by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Status under SRO 425 will be certified by the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district.
- Candidates must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- A valid domicile certificate must be held on or before 08 September 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Draftsman (Civil) | Two-year Draftsman Training Course Certificate or Diploma from a government-recognised institute. |
| Sub-Inspector | Graduation from a recognised university. |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, Computer Applications or Information Technology as one of the elective subjects. |
| Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant | Class 10 with a two-year ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle course from a recognised institute and a driving licence for motorcycle with gear and light motor vehicles. |
| Junior Librarian | Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from a recognised university. |
| Library Assistant | Graduate degree from a recognised university with a degree or diploma in Library Science. |
| Depot Assistant | Matriculation or equivalent qualification from a recognised board or university. |
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on or before the last date for submission of online applications. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification may be required to submit an equivalence certificate issued by the competent authority.
Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age | Not Born Before | Not Born After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit | 40 Years | 01 January 1986 | 01 January 2008 |
| SC | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| ST-1 | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| ST-2 | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| RBA | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| ALC/IB | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| EWS | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| OBC | 43 Years | 01 January 1983 | 01 January 2008 |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 Years | 01 January 1984 | 01 January 2008 |
Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation
Ex-Servicemen may deduct the period of service in the Armed Forces from their actual age. If the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum age by more than three years, they will be treated as satisfying the age requirement.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Other Categories | Rs. 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs. 500 |
- The fee can be paid only through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
- Applications submitted without payment of the prescribed fee will be rejected.
- The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against another examination.
Selection Process
Selection for all advertised posts will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the written or OMR examination only.
- Written or OMR Examination
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
JKSSB Exam Pattern
- The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Questions will be set in the English language only.
- One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- The detailed post-wise syllabus will be notified separately on the JKSSB website.
Examination Date and Centre
The examination date and centre details will be notified separately by JKSSB. The examination notification and admit card details will be published on the official website.
The facility to download admit cards is expected to be made available approximately one week before the examination date.
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted for document verification must appear with original documents and self-attested photocopies of the required certificates.
- Printed online application form
- Educational qualification certificates
- Date of birth certificate or Matriculation certificate
- Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate
- Migrant or Kashmiri Pandit status certificate
- Reserved category certificate, where applicable
- Driving licence for Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant
- Bonafide certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs and original photo identity proof
No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending the written examination or document verification.
Reservation Rules
- Category-wise reservation will apply according to the breakup communicated by the indenting department and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules.
- Candidates claiming reservation must possess a valid category certificate on or before the cut-off date.
- The valid category certificate must be uploaded while submitting the online application form.
- Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities will apply according to the relevant rules.
- If candidates are unavailable in certain reserved categories other than RBA, such vacancies may be filled from eligible Open Merit candidates as provided in the notification.
How to Apply for JKSSB Divisional Cadre Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
- Open the online application link for Advertisement Notification No. 07 of 2026.
- Complete the registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, domicile, educational qualification and category details carefully.
- Select the eligible item numbers and indicate post preferences where required.
- Upload a live photograph, signature, qualification certificates and valid category certificate.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout for document verification.
Candidates should not send a hard copy of the online application form to the JKSSB office by post, email or in person.
Documents to Upload
- Live photograph
- Signature between 10 KB and 20 KB
- Category certificate in PDF format, where applicable
- Self-attested educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- Other post-specific documents
Important Instructions
- Only one application for the same item number should be submitted.
- If multiple applications are submitted for the same item, the latest application may be considered.
- Requests for correction or change after submission will not be entertained.
- Applications containing blurred or illegible photographs or signatures will be rejected.
- Candidates should fill their name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as recorded in the Matriculation certificate.
- Admission to the examination will remain provisional until eligibility and documents are verified.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, cameras, Bluetooth devices, AI-enabled devices and other electronic equipment are prohibited in the examination hall.
- Candidates must regularly visit the JKSSB website for examination, syllabus and admit card updates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 September 2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Eligibility and Certificates | 08 September 2026 |
| Examination Date | To be notified separately |
