JKSSB Draftsman Recruitment 2026: The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2026 dated 27 March 2026 for recruitment in the Jal Shakti Department. This notification brings a good opportunity for candidates who have a Diploma/Certificate in Draftsman Civil, as a total of 76 posts have been announced for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
Interested candidates can apply online within the given dates and must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions, including domicile requirements. The JKSSB Draftsman Civil Vacancy 2026 Notification has been released on 27 March 2026, and the online applications are invited from 15 April to 14 May 2026.
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JKSSB Draftsman Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 02 of 2026 |
| Post Name | Draftsman (Civil) |
| Department | Jal Shakti Department |
| Total Posts | 76 |
| Job Location | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date to Apply | 15 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD | ₹500 |
Payment will be accepted through online mode only.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/RBA/ALC/IB) | 43 Years |
| PwBD | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years |
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Draftsman (Civil) | Jammu Division | 33 |
| Draftsman (Civil) | Kashmir Division | 43 |
| Total | – | 76 |
Category-wise breakup is clearly mentioned in Annexure-A of the notification (page 14).
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Two-Year Draftsman Training Course Certificate or Diploma from a Government recognized institute.
JKSSB Draftsman Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a written examination (OMR-based) only. The exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions and will be conducted in English language.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
JKSSB Draftsman Recruitment 2026 Domicile Requirement
Applicants must be domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir and should possess a valid domicile certificate before the last date of application submission.
How to Apply
Candidates need to apply online through the official JKSSB website jkssb.nic.in within the application window. Only online applications will be accepted, and candidates should carefully fill in all details as no corrections will be allowed later.
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Important Links
| JKSSB Draftsman Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| JKSSB Draftsman Recruitment 2026 Online Form (From 15.04.2026) | Apply Online |
| JKSSB Official Website | JKSSB |

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