Introduction
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 357 Divisional Cadre posts of Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor in the Public Works (R&B) Department. Online applications are open from 01‑08‑2026 to 24‑09‑2026, and the selection will be based on a written objective‑type examination.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name |
Draftsman (Civil), Works Supervisor |
| Total Vacancies |
357 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
01‑08‑2026 |
| Last Date |
24‑09‑2026 |
| Official Website |
www.jkssb.nic.in |
Post & Organization Details
| Organisation Name |
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement/Notification No. |
06 of 2026, dated 06.07.2026 |
| Post Name |
Draftsman (Civil), Works Supervisor |
| Total Vacancies |
357 |
| Job Type |
Full Time |
| Application Mode |
Online |
Vacancy Details
| Item No. |
Post Name |
Division |
Pay Level |
Total Vacancies |
| 93 |
Draftsman (Civil) |
Jammu |
Level‑4 (25,500‑81,100) |
48 |
| 94 |
Draftsman (Civil) |
Kashmir |
Level‑4 (25,500‑81,100) |
49 |
| 95 |
Works Supervisor |
Jammu |
SL‑2 (15,900‑50,400) |
194 |
| 96 |
Works Supervisor |
Kashmir |
SL‑2 (15,900‑50,400) |
66 |
| Total |
357 |
Eligibility Criteria
Domicile
Candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate as of 30‑08‑2026.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name |
Qualification Required |
| Draftsman (Civil) |
Two‑Year Draftsman Training Course Certificate/Diploma from any government‑recognized institute |
| Works Supervisor |
Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent with an ITI Certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry issued by JKBOTE or DG Training, Government of India |
Age Limit (as on 01‑01‑2026)
| Category |
Maximum Age (Years) |
| Open Merit (OM) |
40 |
| SC, ST‑1, ST‑2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, OBC |
43 |
| Physically Challenged (PwBD) |
42 |
All candidates must be born on or after 01‑01‑1986 (or 01‑01‑1983 for the relaxed categories). No candidate should be born after 01‑01‑2008.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post Name |
Pay Level |
Pay Scale (Rs.) |
| Draftsman (Civil) |
Level‑4 |
25,500 – 81,100 |
| Works Supervisor |
SL‑2 |
15,900 – 50,400 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee (Rs.) |
| OM / OBC / ALC‑IB / RBA |
600 |
| SC / ST‑1 / ST‑2 / EWS / PwBD |
500 |
Fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. No refunds will be entertained.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
06‑07‑2026 |
| Application Start Date |
01‑08‑2026 |
| Application Last Date (initial) |
30‑08‑2026 |
| Extended Application Last Date |
24‑09‑2026 |
Selection Process
- Written objective‑type OMR examination (English language only).
- Negative marking of one‑fourth of the marks for each wrong answer.
- Syllabus to be notified separately on the official JKSSB website.
- Provisional qualification at the examination stage; ineligible candidates will be eliminated.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification (DV) with original certificates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official JKSSB website (www.jkssb.nic.in) during the window 01‑08‑2026 to 24‑09‑2026.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for the Draftsman (Civil) / Works Supervisor notification.
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number to generate a login ID.
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and domicile details exactly as per your certificates.
- Upload recent passport‑size colour photograph (≤6 months) and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee (Rs 600 for OM/OBC/ALC‑IB/RBA; Rs 500 for SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
- Review the entered information carefully and submit the application.
- After successful submission, download and print the application form for future reference and for the document verification stage.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The final deadline for submitting the online application is 24‑09‑2026.
- How many total vacancies are there?
There are 357 vacancies for Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor posts.
- What are the educational qualifications required?
Draftsman (Civil) requires a two‑year Draftsman Training Certificate/Diploma; Works Supervisor requires Matriculation (10th) plus an ITI Certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry.
- Is there any age relaxation for ex‑servicemen?
Yes. Ex‑servicemen can deduct their period of service from their actual age, provided the resultant age does not exceed the maximum limit by more than three years.
- What is the application fee for SC candidates?
The application fee for SC (and other reserved categories) is Rs 500.
- How will the selection be made?
Selection is based solely on the merit obtained in the written objective‑type examination, followed by document verification.
