JKSSB Draftsman and Works Supervisor Recruitment 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has announced 357 Divisional Cadre vacancies for Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor posts under the Public Works (R&B) Department. Eligible J&K domicile candidates can apply online from 01 August 2026 to 30 August 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Organization Name | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Examination Name | JKSSB Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 06 of 2026 |
| Post Name |
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| Total Vacancies | 357 Posts |
| Job Type | Jammu and Kashmir Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Draftsman (Civil): Two-Year Draftsman Training Course Certificate/Diploma; Works Supervisor: Matriculation with ITI Certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry Trade
Domicile Requirement: Candidates must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format must be valid on or before the cut-off date of 30 August 2026. Draftsman (Civil): Candidates must possess a Two-Year Draftsman Training Course Certificate/Diploma from any Government recognised institute. Works Supervisor: Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination or its equivalent and possess an ITI Certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry Trade issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Technical Education (JKBOTE) or the Director General of Training, Government of India. Qualification Cut-Off Date: Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce original certificates proving that the prescribed qualification was obtained on or before the cut-off date. Age Requirement: Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. No candidate under any category should have been born after 01 January 2008.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Maximum 40 Years for Open Merit, 43 Years for reserved categories and 42 Years for PwBD candidates as on 01-01-2026
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | Maximum Age 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| ST-1 | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| ST-2 | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| RBA | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| ALC/IB | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| EWS | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| OBC | Maximum Age 43 Years |
| Physically Challenged (PwBD) | Maximum Age 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of Armed Forces service deducted from actual age; resultant age must not exceed the prescribed maximum age limit by more than 3 years |
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Draftsman (Civil) Pay Level | Level-4 |
| Draftsman (Civil) Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Works Supervisor Pay Level | SL-2 |
| Works Supervisor Pay Scale | Rs. 15,900 – 50,400 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OM / OBC / ALC-IB / RBA | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Documents Required
- Printout of Online Application Form
- Valid Domicile Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Technical Qualification Certificates
- Category / Reservation Certificate, if applicable
- Birth Certificate or Equivalent Date of Birth Proof
- Bonafide Certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate in Form-XIV, if applicable
- Two Recent Passport-Size Colour Photographs
- Valid Original Photo Identity Proof
Selection Process
- 1Written / OMR Examination
- 2Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Selection for Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor posts will be based on merit obtained in a written/OMR examination. The examination will contain Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions and will be conducted in the English language only. Negative marking will apply, with one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every wrong answer. The number of questions, total marks and examination duration are not mentioned in the available source. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of examination merit will be called for Document Verification.
Syllabus
The detailed post-wise syllabus has not been provided in the available source. JKSSB will notify the syllabus separately on its official website. The written/OMR examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions in English only. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates should follow the official JKSSB website for the detailed syllabus and examination-related updates.
How To Apply
Visit the official website of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. Open the online application section for Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2026. Read the eligibility conditions for Draftsman (Civil) or Works Supervisor before starting the application. Complete the required online registration process. Enter personal details exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate. Fill in the educational, technical qualification, domicile and category details carefully. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the required format. Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Review all information before final submission because correction requests after submission will not be accepted. Submit the online application form on or before 30 August 2026. Save and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference and Document Verification.
Important Instructions
Only online applications will be accepted between 01 August 2026 and 30 August 2026. Candidates must possess a valid Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Certificate on or before the cut-off date. Only one online application is permitted for the same item number. Duplicate applications may lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment. The candidate's name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name must be entered exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate. No request for correction or change in the application form will be accepted after final submission. Candidates should submit applications before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical problems. Applications containing blurred or illegible photographs or signatures may be rejected. The prescribed fee must be paid online. Applications without successful fee payment will be rejected. The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted against another examination or selection. Candidates must carry two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original photo identity proof to the examination venue. Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices and other electronic or communication devices are prohibited inside the examination hall. PwBD candidates may use a scribe and/or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour subject to the prescribed certificates and applicable conditions. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written examination or Document Verification. In-service candidates must submit a printout of the online application with the required certificate, duly signed and forwarded through the Head of Department, to the Office of the Secretary, JKSSB before the last date of Document Verification. The number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease during the selection process.
Job Description
Introduction The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has announced recruitment for 357 Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor vacancies under the Public Works (R&B) Department. The posts are Divisional Cadre positions distributed between the Jammu and Kashmir Divisions. The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2026 dated 06 July 2026. Online applications will be accepted from 01 August 2026 to 30 August 2026. Vacancy Overview A total of 357 vacancies have been announced. Draftsman (Civil) accounts for 97 posts, while Works Supervisor accounts for 260 posts. For Draftsman (Civil), there are 48 vacancies in the Jammu Division and 49 vacancies in the Kashmir Division. For Works Supervisor, 194 vacancies are available in Jammu and 66 in Kashmir. The vacancies are distributed among Open Merit and various reserved categories. The actual number of posts may increase or decrease during the selection process. Eligibility Applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority. The certificate must be valid on or before 30 August 2026. For the Draftsman (Civil) post, candidates must possess a Two-Year Draftsman Training Course Certificate or Diploma from a Government recognised institute. For the Works Supervisor post, candidates must have passed Matriculation or its equivalent and hold an ITI Certificate in Building Construction or Carpentry Trade issued by JKBOTE or the Director General of Training, Government of India. Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce original certificates showing that the prescribed qualification was obtained on or before the cut-off date. Age Limit The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. The maximum age for Open Merit candidates is 40 years. Candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC categories can have a maximum age of 43 years. For PwBD candidates, the maximum age is 42 years. For Ex-Servicemen, the period of service in the Armed Forces is deducted from the actual age. The age requirement is considered satisfied if the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum limit by more than three years. Salary Draftsman (Civil) is a Level-4 post with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100. Works Supervisor is placed in SL-2 with a pay scale of Rs. 15,900 to Rs. 50,400. Appointment and service conditions of selected candidates will be governed by the applicable rules and regulations of the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Selection Process Selection for both Draftsman (Civil) and Works Supervisor posts will be based on merit obtained in a written/OMR examination. The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions and will be conducted in English only. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. The detailed syllabus will be notified separately on the official JKSSB website. The number of questions, total marks and examination duration are not mentioned in the available source. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of examination merit will be called for Document Verification. Original certificates relating to domicile, qualification, category and other applicable claims must be produced during this stage. Application Process Candidates can apply in online mode only. The application process will begin on 01 August 2026 and close on 30 August 2026. Applicants must complete registration, enter the required personal and qualification details, upload the prescribed documents and pay the applicable fee online. The application fee is Rs. 600 for OM, OBC, ALC-IB and RBA candidates. SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates must pay Rs. 500. Candidates must carefully review their applications before final submission because requests for correction or modification will not be accepted later. Blurred or illegible photographs and signatures may result in rejection. Important Dates Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2026 was issued on 06 July 2026. Online applications will start on 01 August 2026. The last date to submit the application is 30 August 2026. The examination date, admit card release date, correction window and result date are not mentioned in the available source. Conclusion JKSSB Draftsman and Works Supervisor Recruitment 2026 offers 357 vacancies under the Public Works (R&B) Department. The recruitment includes 97 Draftsman (Civil) posts and 260 Works Supervisor posts across the Jammu and Kashmir Divisions. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, age and domicile conditions before applying. Selection will be based on merit in a written/OMR objective-type examination, followed by Document Verification. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 01 August 2026 to 30 August 2026. Applicants should verify all details carefully and retain a copy of the submitted application form for future use.