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

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 07 of 2026, dated 08.07.2026, inviting online applications for Divisional Cadre posts across different departments. These posts are requisitioned under the PM Package for Kashmiri Migrants and Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandits, based on an indent from the Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR) Department.

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. JKSSB Divisional Cadre Qualification (Post-Wise) S. No. Post Qualification Prescribed 1 Draftsman (Civil) Two years Draftsman Training Course Certificate/Diploma from any Government recognised Institute 2 Sub-Inspector Graduation from any recognised university 3 Junior Statistical Assistant Bachelor's Degree with Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Commerce/Computer Applications/Information Technology as one of the elective subjects 4 Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant (MVTA) Minimum qualification 10th with ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle two-year course from a recognised institute; and a driving license for Motor Cycle with Gear and Light Motor Vehicles 5 Junior Librarian Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognised university 6 Library Assistant Graduate degree from any recognised university with a degree/diploma in Library Science 7 Depot Assistant Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognised University or Board of Examination Candidates must produce original certificates as proof of the prescribed qualification at the time of Document Verification, acquired strictly on or before the cut-off date. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce an Equivalence Certificate from the competent authority when required by the Board.

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. Also Read: IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) Notification Out - Apply Online 11403 Posts from August 1

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.