JKSSB Recruitment 2026 – 76 Draftsman (Civil) Vacancies | Apply Online
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 for recruitment in the Jal Shakti Department. A total of 76 vacancies for Draftsman (Civil) posts are announced for Jammu & Kashmir divisions.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 15 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 May 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified separately
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
Division-wise Vacancy
| Division | Total |
|---|---|
| Jammu | 33 |
| Kashmir | 43 |
| Total | 76 |
Category-wise Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OM | 32 |
| SC | 7 |
| ST-1 | 7 |
| ST-2 | 7 |
| OBC | 5 |
| ALC/IB | 4 |
| RBA | 7 |
| EWS | 7 |
| Total | 76 |
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
- Required Qualification:
- 2-year Draftsman Training Course Certificate/Diploma
- Must be from a Government recognized institute
⚠️ Candidates must possess qualification on or before 14 May 2026, otherwise candidature will be rejected.
🎯 Selection Process
- Written Examination (OMR Based)
- Objective type questions
- English language only
- Negative Marking: 1/4th marks deducted per wrong answer
- Final selection based only on merit in written exam
📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Not explicitly mentioned in notification
- Selection based on merit list in written exam
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 Jan 2026)
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| OM | 40 Years |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/RBA/ALC-IB | 43 Years |
| PwBD | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years |
💰 Application Fee
- General Category: ₹600
- SC/ST/EWS/PwBD: ₹500
- Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card)
⚠️ Fee is non-refundable.
🧍 Domicile Requirement
- Must be a Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir
- Valid certificate required before last date
🏷️ Reservation Details
- Reservation as per J&K Reservation Act/Rules
- Valid category certificate required at time of application
- Horizontal reservation applicable for:
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
- PwBD candidates
📝 How to Apply
- Visit official website: www.jkssb.nic.in
- Click on Apply Online
- Register with valid email & mobile number
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents:
- Photo & signature
- Category certificate
- Qualification certificates
- Pay application fee online
- Submit & take printout
⚙️ General Conditions
- Applications are accepted provisionally
- Documents will be verified at Document Verification stage
- Must carry:
- Admit Card
- Photo ID proof
- Passport size photos
- No correction allowed after submission
- Multiple applications → only latest considered
- Use of mobile/electronic devices strictly prohibited in exam
- Fraud/false documents → candidature cancelled + legal action
📌 Additional Important Points
- Admit card available 1 week before exam
- Exam centre details on official website
- PwBD candidates can use scribe facility
- Candidates must follow all instructions strictly
📢 Final Words
This is a great opportunity for diploma holders in Civil Draftsmanship to secure a government job in J&K Jal Shakti Department. Candidates are advised to apply early and carefully read the official notification before applying.
📢 FAQ
A total of 76 vacancies for Draftsman (Civil) posts have been announced under JKSSB Recruitment 2026.
The last date to submit the online application form is 14 May 2026.
Candidates must have a 2-year Draftsman Training Course Certificate or Diploma from a government recognized institute.
The application fee is ₹600 for General category and ₹500 for SC, ST, EWS and PwBD candidates.
The maximum age limit is 40 years for General category, 43 years for reserved categories, 42 years for PwBD and 48 years for Ex-Servicemen.
The selection process consists of a written examination (OMR based) with objective type questions and negative marking of 1/4th marks.
Yes, candidates must be a domicile of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate before the last date.
The salary is as per Level-4 pay scale ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month.
| Advertisement No. | 02/20206 |
| Total Vacancies | 76 |
| Apply Date | 15 Apr 2026 — 14 May 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 Jammu and Kashmir |
| Post Name | Draftsman (Civil) |
| Department | Jal Shakti Department |
| Pay Scale | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Now | Online Apply |
| Official Career URL | Open Career URL |
| Official Website | Open Website |
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