Varies by post: Warder & Orderly: 10th pass (Matriculation); Barber: 10th pass with NSDC Barber Trade Certificate; Junior Assistant: Graduation with 6-month/200-hr Computer Certificate and 35 wpm typing; Computer Assistant: Graduation with 1-year Computer Diploma, or BCA/B.Sc. IT, or 3-year AICTE Diploma; Assistant Superintendent Jail: Post Graduate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Criminology. Candidates must possess a valid Ladakh Domicile Certificate.
PermanentOct. 22, 2026
Ladakh Prison Department Recruitment 2026
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Oct. 22, 2026Assistant Superintendent JailWarderComputer AssistantJunior AssistantOrderlyBarber
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Oct 16, 2026
2
Starts
Oct 16, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window16 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 01.01.2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC, ST, and ALC candidates (up to 33 years). Ex-servicemen relaxation applies as per central rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
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Physical Endurance Test (PET)
OfflineQualifying Only
Document Scrutiny
OfflineQualifying Only
Trade / Skill Test (Typing Test 35 wpm for Jr. Assistant / Driving Test for Warder)
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Written Examination (100 Marks, 80 Minutes)
OfflineMerit Scored
Medical Examination & Antecedent Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must qualify the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Endurance Test (PET) followed by Document Scrutiny. Junior Assistant applicants must clear a qualifying typing test (35 wpm). Warder candidates with driving proficiency undergo a driving test carrying up to 5% incentive marks. Final merit is formulated strictly based on the 100-mark objective Written Examination.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination (OMR / Objective CBT)
Total Duration
80 Minutes
Negative Marking
No negative marking (1 mark per correct answer)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (National, International, Ladakh History & Culture) | 60 | 60 |
| Reasoning & Spatial Orientation | 15 | 15 |
| General Science & Life Science | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic Abilities & Commercial Mathematics | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Personnel in the Ladakh Prison Department (serving as Assistant Superintendent Jail, Warder, Computer Assistant, Junior Assistant, Orderly, and Barber) operate in high-altitude correctional facilities including District Jail Leh and Sub Jail Kargil under extreme winter sub-zero temperatures. Duties involve inmate custody, security surveillance, administrative record keeping, gate management, and maintaining correctional discipline. Transparent technology-driven recruitment (RFID timing, biometric screening, CCTV audit) ensures strict operational discipline.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed across the Union Territory of Ladakh (primarily Leh and Kargil districts). Clause 17 of the circular specifies that appointed personnel are liable to serve anywhere in UT Ladakh or at locations designated by the Administration.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Promotional progression follows the UT of Ladakh Prison Subordinate Service Rules, advancing from Warder (Level-2) to Head Warder (Level-4) and Assistant Superintendent Jail (Level-6C). Ministerial roles progress from Junior Assistant (Level-4) to Senior Assistant (Level-5).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Ladakh Domicile Mandatory: Only candidates possessing a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Ladakh issued by the competent authority are eligible to apply.
- Physical Test Prerequisite: Candidates must qualify both the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Endurance Test (PET) including 1600m race (7 mins for males), vertical rope climbing (4m), long jump (12 ft), and sit-ups before being admitted to the written test.
- Single Application Policy: Submission of multiple applications is strictly prohibited; duplicate applications will result in summary rejection.
- Training Expense Recovery: Appointed personnel who resign within the prescribed bond/probation period are legally liable to refund complete training costs, pay, and allowances.
- No Negative Marking: The written examination consists of 100 objective MCQs of 80 minutes duration with no negative marking.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR0
- OBC0
- SC0
- ST12
- EWS0
Total Vacancies12 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Post-wise Central 7th CPC Pay Levels: Assistant Superintendent Jail: Level-6C (Rs. 35,700 - 1,13,100); Computer Assistant & Junior Assistant: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100); Warder: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200); Orderly & Barber: Level-SL-1 (Rs. 14,800 - 47,100).
Pay scales follow Central 7th CPC: Assistant Superintendent Jail (Level-6C), Junior Assistant & Computer Assistant (Level-4), Warder (Level-2), Orderly & Barber (Level-SL-1).
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official recruitment portal of Ladakh Police at police.ladakh.gov.in between 16.10.2026 and 08.11.2026.
- Register on the Recruitment Application Software (RAS) using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill out the application form with personal, educational, category, and Ladakh domicile details; select the preferred examination centre (Leh or Kargil).
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white background, up to 500 KB) and requisite supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, and download/print the final application form for record.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application fee payable online via RAS: Assistant Superintendent Jail: Rs. 700/- (UR/EWS) / Rs. 600/- (SC/ST/ALC); Warder, Computer Assistant & Junior Assistant: Rs. 600/- (UR/EWS) / Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/ALC); Orderly & Barber: Rs. 450/- (UR/EWS) / Rs. 400/- (SC/ST/ALC).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Oct 16, 2026
2
Starts
Oct 16, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window16 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
OfflineQualifying Only
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
OfflineQualifying Only
Document Scrutiny
OfflineQualifying Only
Trade / Skill Test (Typing Test 35 wpm for Jr. Assistant / Driving Test for Warder)
OfflineQualifying Only
Written Examination (100 Marks, 80 Minutes)
OfflineMerit Scored
Medical Examination & Antecedent Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must qualify the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Endurance Test (PET) followed by Document Scrutiny. Junior Assistant applicants must clear a qualifying typing test (35 wpm). Warder candidates with driving proficiency undergo a driving test carrying up to 5% incentive marks. Final merit is formulated strictly based on the 100-mark objective Written Examination.
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Warder, Orderly, and Barber require 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board (plus NSDC Barber Trade Certificate for Barber). Assistant Superintendent Jail requires a Post Graduate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Criminology.
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