Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board
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LAHDC Kargil District Cadre Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
Class-IVTechnician-IIILaboratory AssistantAttendantLibrary AssistantGram Sevika

Required Qualification

Graduate158
Diploma58
10th Pass40
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
181 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level SL-1 to Level 4 (₹14,800 - ₹81,100)
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years as on 01.01.2026
Job Location
Ladakh2Kargil2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 21, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 27, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window27 Oct – 27 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

Educational qualification requirements by post level:

  • Matric Level Posts (Class-IV, Attendant, Mirab, Store Khalasi, Drivers): Matriculation / Class 10th pass from a recognized board (plus valid LMV-TRANS driving license for Drivers).
  • Technical & ITI Trades (Technician-III, Mechanic, Fitter, Painter, Bearer): 10th pass with 1 to 2 years National/State Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade or Diploma.
  • 10+2 Level Posts (Laboratory Assistant, VLW, Gram Sevika, Veterinary Pharmacist): 10+2 in Science with 6 months Laboratory Science Diploma/Certificate (for Lab Assistant); 10+2 Science for Veterinary Pharmacist; 10+2 for VLW and Gram Sevika; 3-year Diploma in Hospitality/Hotel Management for Receptionist.
  • Graduate Level Posts (Junior Assistant, Library Assistant, Junior Instructor): Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with minimum 6 months/200 hrs computer certificate and 35 wpm computer typing speed (Junior Assistant); Degree/Diploma in Library Science (Library Assistant); BFA / B.Des (Junior Instructor).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 18 and 40 years as on 01-01-2026 (born between 01-01-1986 and 01-01-2008). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/ALC (up to 45 years); 10 years for PwBD (up to 50 years); 15 years for PwBD+SC/ST/ALC (up to 55 years); Ex-Servicemen as per military service rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (CBT/OMR)

Online/Offline (CBT/OMR)Merit Scored

Skill Test / Typing Test / Driving Test (where applicable)

OfflineQualifying Only

Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be based on merit in the Computer/OMR Based Examination consisting of 100 objective-type multiple choice questions (100 marks, 90 minutes). A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying score is fixed at 20%. Candidates qualifying the written exam and prescribed skill/typing tests (e.g. 35 wpm typing for Junior Assistant) are shortlisted for Document Verification in the ratio of 1:20 (for up to 5 vacancies) or 1:10 (for more than 5 vacancies).

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Computer / OMR Based Written Examination

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer (1/4th penalty)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2525
Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability2525
English Language & Comprehension2525
Total100100

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Examination (100 Marks)
68.50565261.5

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

District subordinate services in Kargil District (Union Territory of Ladakh) operate under the administrative umbrella of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil and various UT Ladakh departments (School Education, Rural Development, PDD, PHE/I&FC, Animal Husbandry, Handicrafts). Work involves high-altitude district administration, rural public service delivery, public infrastructure maintenance, school laboratory support, and winter emergency contingencies. Temperatures drop significantly during winter, requiring resilience and familiarity with local Ladakhi/Balti/Purigi terrain.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Postings are strictly within the territorial jurisdiction of Kargil District (including sub-divisions such as Sankoo, Zanskar, Drass, Shakar-Chiktan, and Trespone). Candidates must hold a permanent domicile certificate of Erstwhile District Kargil. The posts are permanent district cadre appointments under UT Ladakh Administration. Transfer and postings are confined within the district boundary.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Career progression is governed by Ladakh Subordinate Services recruitment rules. Class-IV/SL-1 staff are eligible for departmental promotion to Level 2 (Junior Assistant/Technician) after 3–5 years of regular service, subject to typing/trade qualification. Level 2 staff advance to Level 4 (Senior Technician / Senior Assistant) and further to Level 6 (Section Head / Head Assistant) through departmental promotion committees (DPC).

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

  • ST155
  • EWS15
  • ALC6
  • UR4
  • SC1
Total Vacancies181 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
• Sub-Level 1 (SL-1): ₹14,800 - ₹47,100 (Class-IV, Attendant, Mirab, Store Khalasi, Bearer)
• Level 2 (L-2): ₹19,900 - ₹63,200 (Laboratory Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician-III, VLW, Gram Sevika, Driver-II, Painter)
• Level 4 (L-4): ₹25,500 - ₹81,100 (Junior Assistant, Veterinary Pharmacist, Receptionist, Mechanic/Fitter, Junior Instructor)

Regular Union Territory of Ladakh subordinate pay scales under 7th CPC (SL-1: ₹14,800 - ₹47,100; Level 2: ₹19,900 - ₹63,200; Level 4: ₹25,500 - ₹81,100) with applicable Central Government DA, HRA, and Special Duty/Difficult Area allowances.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify domicile eligibility: candidate must be a resident of Kargil District ('Erstwhile District Kargil') and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued under Ladakh Civil Services Rules.
  2. Visit the official recruitment portal of LAHDC-KSSRB at www.dssrbkargil.in between 27-10-2026 and 27-11-2026.
  3. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) and fill in personal details, domicile certificate number, category, and educational qualifications.
  4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, domicile certificate, and relevant educational/category documents in the prescribed format.
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee (₹250/- for UR, ₹200/- for reserved categories) online via Net Banking/Debit Card/UPI before 27-11-2026.
  6. Submit the application form and download/print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• Unreserved (UR): ₹250/-
• Reserved Categories (SC / ST / ALC / EWS): ₹200/-
• Mode of Payment: Online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Non-refundable.

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