The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has released JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2026 for 357 Divisional Cadre vacancies in the Public Works Roads and Buildings Department.
The recruitment includes 97 Draftsman Civil posts and 260 Works Supervisor posts across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Online applications will be accepted from 1 August to 30 August 2026.
Eligible applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. They must possess their prescribed educational, technical, domicile and reservation certificates by the closing date of 30 August 2026.
JKSSB PWD Recruitment 2026 overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Department | Public Works (R&B) Department |
| Advertisement number | 06 of 2026 |
| Notification date | 6 July 2026 |
| Posts | Draftsman Civil and Works Supervisor |
| Total vacancies | 357 |
| Draftsman Civil | 97 |
| Works Supervisor | 260 |
| Cadre | Jammu and Kashmir Divisional Cadres |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start | 1 August 2026 |
| Last date | 30 August 2026 |
| Domicile | Jammu and Kashmir domicile mandatory |
| Selection | Written/OMR examination and document verification |
| Examination date | To be announced |
| Job location | Jammu and Kashmir |
The official notification was issued against an indent received from the Public Works Department and is listed on the JKSSB website as Advertisement No. 06 of 2026.
Important dates for JKSSB PWD Recruitment 2026
| Recruitment event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 6 July 2026 |
| Online application starts | 1 August 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 30 August 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 30 August 2026 |
| Educational-qualification cut-off | 30 August 2026 |
| Domicile and category-certificate cut-off | 30 August 2026 |
| Written examination | To be announced |
| Admit card | Around one week before the examination |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Written result | To be announced |
| Document verification | To be announced |
| Final selection | To be announced |
The examination date and centres will be notified separately by JKSSB. Admit cards will be made available through the official website and will not be sent by post.
JKSSB PWD vacancy details
| Item | Post | Division | Vacancies | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Draftsman Civil | Jammu | 48 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| 94 | Draftsman Civil | Kashmir | 49 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| 95 | Works Supervisor | Jammu | 194 | ₹15,900–₹50,400 |
| 96 | Works Supervisor | Kashmir | 66 | ₹15,900–₹50,400 |
| Total | 357 |
Draftsman Civil is placed at Pay Level 4, while Works Supervisor is placed under Special Level 2.
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Draftsman Jammu | Draftsman Kashmir | Works Supervisor Jammu | Works Supervisor Kashmir | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit | 19 | 19 | 78 | 27 | 143 |
| Scheduled Caste | 4 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribe-1 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribe-2 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 36 |
| OBC | 4 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 29 |
| ALC/IB | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| RBA | 5 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 35 |
| EWS | 4 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 34 |
| Total | 48 | 49 | 194 | 66 | 357 |
The number of posts may be increased or reduced before completion of the recruitment process according to departmental requirements and applicable court orders.
Draftsman Civil qualification
Candidates applying for Draftsman Civil under Item No. 93 or 94 must possess a:
Two-year Draftsman Training Course certificate or diploma from a government-recognised institute.
The prescribed qualification must have been completed by 30 August 2026. Candidates holding a different or claimed equivalent qualification must produce a valid equivalence certificate when required.
Works Supervisor qualification
Candidates applying for Works Supervisor under Item No. 95 or 96 must have:
- Passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination from a recognised institution or university; and
- An ITI certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry trade.
The ITI certificate must have been issued or awarded by either:
- Jammu and Kashmir Board of Technical Education; or
- Directorate General of Training, Government of India.
Qualifications in unrelated ITI trades do not satisfy the prescribed requirement.
Jammu and Kashmir domicile
Only candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply.
Applicants must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format on or before 30 August 2026. The original certificate must be produced during document verification.
Age limit
Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Maximum age | Not born before | Not born after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit | 40 years | 1 January 1986 | 1 January 2008 |
| SC | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| ST-1 | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| ST-2 | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| RBA | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| ALC/IB | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| EWS | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| OBC | 43 years | 1 January 1983 | 1 January 2008 |
| Physically challenged candidate | 42 years | 1 January 1984 | 1 January 2008 |
The date restrictions result in a general minimum age of 18 years on the prescribed calculation date.
Ex-servicemen relaxation
An eligible ex-serviceman may deduct the period of Armed Forces service from their actual age. The candidate satisfies the age condition when the resulting age does not exceed the normal maximum age for the post by more than three years.
Application fee for JKSSB PWD Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | ₹600 |
| OBC | ₹600 |
| RBA | ₹600 |
| ALC/IB | ₹600 |
| SC | ₹500 |
| ST-1 | ₹500 |
| ST-2 | ₹500 |
| EWS | ₹500 |
| PwBD | ₹500 |
The fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card or credit card. An application submitted without the prescribed payment will be rejected. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another JKSSB examination.
JKSSB Draftsman salary
Draftsman Civil carries:
Pay Level 4 — ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
Selected candidates may receive applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other service benefits under Jammu and Kashmir government rules.
JKSSB Works Supervisor salary
Works Supervisor carries:
Special Level 2 — ₹15,900 to ₹50,400
Allowances and other service conditions will be governed by the rules applicable to the Public Works Department and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Selection process
The selection process consists of:
- Online application
- Written or OMR examination
- Preparation of post-wise and category-wise merit
- Document verification
- Verification of qualification, domicile and reservation certificates
- Merit-cum-preference allocation
- Final selection and appointment
Selection for all four items will be based on marks obtained in the written or OMR examination. No interview, physical test or skill test is prescribed in the notification.
Written examination scheme
| Examination feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Question type | Objective multiple-choice questions |
| Examination mode | Written or OMR examination |
| Language | English |
| Negative marking | One-fourth of the marks assigned to the question |
| Detailed syllabus | To be announced separately |
| Examination date | To be announced |
The official advertisement does not provide the number of questions, maximum marks, duration or detailed subject syllabus. Those details will be published separately by JKSSB.
Merit and post preference
Candidates eligible for more than one item may apply for multiple relevant items. They must clearly indicate the posts or items for which they are competing.
Final allocation will depend on:
- Written-examination merit
- Candidate eligibility
- Division selected
- Item or post preferences
- Category
- Availability of vacancies
Requests to modify the post, cadre or department preference after final submission will not be accepted.
Scribe and compensatory time
Eligible PwBD candidates with a valid disability certificate and a certified physical limitation affecting writing may use their own scribe.
Such candidates may receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination, subject to production of the required medical certificate, undertaking and scribe documents.
Upload requirements
| Upload | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Live photograph through the application system |
| Signature | 10–20 KB |
| Category certificate | PDF, maximum 100 KB |
| Qualification certificate | Self-attested PDF, maximum 100 KB |
| Experience certificate | Self-attested PDF, where applicable |
Applications containing blurred or illegible photographs or signatures may be rejected. Valid reservation certificates must be uploaded at the application stage; JKSSB may not provide another opportunity later.
How to apply online
- Visit the official JKSSB website after the application link is activated.
- Open Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2026.
- Complete new-user registration or log in to an existing account.
- Select the appropriate item number.
- Choose the correct Jammu or Kashmir Divisional Cadre.
- Enter personal and educational information.
- Enter domicile and reservation-category details.
- Upload the live photograph, signature and certificates.
- Select all eligible post preferences carefully.
- Pay ₹600 or ₹500, as applicable.
- Review every field before submission.
- Submit the application by 30 August 2026.
- Save the application number.
- Print the submitted application for document verification.
JKSSB will publish the detailed online-portal instructions separately. No offline, postal or email application will be accepted.
Use Regal Career Tools Before Applying Online
Before starting the online application, candidates should keep their photograph, signature, identity details, educational certificates and other required documents ready in the prescribed format. Regal Career provides free online application tools that can help candidates prepare these files quickly and reduce the risk of upload errors while completing the recruitment form.
Candidates can use the Photo and Signature Resizer to adjust their photograph and signature according to the required dimensions and file size. The Image Compressor can reduce oversized JPG, PNG or WebP files without making them difficult to read, while the Signature Cropper helps remove unnecessary blank space around a scanned signature. Applicants who need a formal application photograph can also use the Passport Photo Maker to prepare a clean passport-size image.
Some recruitment forms also require a handwritten declaration in a specific size. The Declaration Resizer can help candidates resize and optimise the declaration before uploading it. Applicants may visit the Regal Career Application Tools section to access these utilities before submitting the form. Candidates should still compare the final image dimensions, file format and file size with the exact instructions given in the official recruitment notification.
Suggested Tools To Apply Online
- Online application tools → All Application Tools page
- Photo and Signature Resizer → Photo and Signature Resizer tool
- Image Compressor → Image Compressor tool
- Signature Cropper → Signature Cropper tool
- Passport Photo Maker → Passport Photo Maker tool
- Declaration Resizer → Declaration Resizer tool
- Regal Career Application Tools → Main tools hub
Important application instructions
- Enter the candidate’s name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as recorded in the Matriculation certificate.
- JKSSB will not ordinarily permit corrections after final submission.
- Only one application should be submitted for the same item number.
- The latest application may be considered when multiple forms are detected for the same item.
- Appearing more than once for the same item may lead to cancellation and debarment.
- Do not send a hard copy to JKSSB unless specifically requested.
- Preserve the final application printout for document verification.
- Submit the application before the closing days to avoid portal congestion.
Documents required for verification
Candidates should prepare:
- Submitted application-form printout
- Fee-payment receipt
- Matriculation certificate
- Two-year Draftsman certificate or diploma
- ITI Building Construction certificate
- ITI Carpentry certificate
- Valid J&K domicile certificate
- Valid reservation-category certificate
- Date-of-birth proof
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity document
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-serviceman certificate in the prescribed format
- Bonafide certificate for qualifications obtained from applicable institutions outside Jammu and Kashmir
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Original documents and self-attested photocopies must be produced when the candidate is called for verification. Failure to attend or produce the required originals may result in rejection.
Examination-day documents
Candidates must carry:
- Printed JKSSB admit card
- Two recent dated colour photographs
- Original valid photo identity document
Accepted identification includes Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN card, passport, educational-institution ID or employer ID. Admit cards are expected to be available approximately one week before the examination.
Current recruitment-cycle status
| Recruitment stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Released |
| Online application | Opens on 1 August 2026 |
| Last date | 30 August 2026 |
| Written syllabus | Awaited |
| Written examination | Awaited |
| Admit card | Awaited |
| Answer key | Awaited |
| Written result | Awaited |
| Document verification | Awaited |
| Final selection | Awaited |
As of 24 July 2026, JKSSB has listed Advertisement No. 06 of 2026 on its official website, and no later corrigendum changing its application schedule was identified.
Important links
| Activity | Status |
|---|---|
| Read Advertisement No. 06 of 2026 | Available |
| Apply online | Opens on 1 August 2026 |
| Online-application instructions | Awaited |
| Download examination syllabus | Awaited |
| Download admit card | Awaited |
| Check answer key | Awaited |
| Check written result | Awaited |
| Document-verification notice | Awaited |
| Final selection list | Awaited |
Candidates should use the official JKSSB website for applications, syllabus, examination dates, admit cards and results.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are available under JKSSB Advertisement 06/2026?
The notification contains 357 vacancies, including 97 Draftsman Civil and 260 Works Supervisor posts.
When will online applications start?
Online applications will start on 1 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application submission is 30 August 2026.
What qualification is required for Draftsman Civil?
Candidates need a two-year Draftsman Training Course certificate or diploma from a government-recognised institute.
What qualification is required for Works Supervisor?
Candidates need Matriculation or an equivalent qualification and an ITI certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry trade issued by JKBOTE or the Directorate General of Training.
Is Jammu and Kashmir domicile compulsory?
Yes. Candidates must possess a valid J&K domicile certificate by 30 August 2026.
What is the application fee?
The standard fee is ₹600. SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates must pay ₹500.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit, 43 years for the listed reserved categories and 42 years for physically challenged candidates, calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect response.
Is there an interview?
No. Merit will be prepared from the written or OMR examination, followed by document verification.
Conclusion
JKSSB Advertisement No. 06 of 2026 offers 357 Divisional Cadre vacancies in the Public Works Roads and Buildings Department.
Candidates with a recognised Draftsman qualification or Matriculation with the prescribed Building Construction or Carpentry ITI certificate can apply from 1 to 30 August 2026. A valid Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate is mandatory.
Selection will be based on the written or OMR examination. Candidates should review their division, item number and post preference carefully because JKSSB will not ordinarily permit changes after final submission.