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| LAHD-SSRB Recruitment 2026: Notification Released |
LAHD-SSRB Recruitment 2026 covers 216 district cadre vacancies across 25 designations in Leh District, Ladakh. Online applications are scheduled to open on 27 October 2026 and close on 27 November 2026. The posts include Driver Grade-II, Technician-III, FMPHW, Junior Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Patwari, Junior Assistant and supporting staff positions.
Candidates must possess a valid domicile certificate for the erstwhile District Leh in the prescribed format. The application fee is ₹200 for all categories, and a separate application and fee are required for each post category.
Last Updated: 23 October 2026, 02:25 PM IST | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Current Status: Notification Released. The online application window opens on 27 October 2026.
Key points at a glance: 216 vacancies are listed across 25 designations; applications are online from 27 October to 27 November 2026; the fee is ₹200 per post category; candidates need the prescribed Leh domicile certificate; selection includes a CBT/TBT/OMR-based examination and document verification, with skill or type tests where applicable.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Leh Autonomous Hill Development–Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) |
| Recruitment | Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026 |
| Posts | 25 designations across district cadre departments |
| Total Vacancies | 216 |
| Job Location | Leh District, Ladakh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹200 for all categories, per post category |
| Age Limit | 18–40 years, reckoned as on 1 January 2026 |
| Domicile | Valid domicile certificate for erstwhile District Leh required |
| Salary / Pay | Level-2, Level-4 and SL-1 pay scales are printed for the posts; one post is listed as SL-2 in the post-wise table |
| Selection | CBT/TBT/OMR-based examination, document verification and skill/type test where applicable |
| Current Status | Notification Released; online applications open on 27 October 2026 |
LAHD-SSRB Recruitment 2026 Overview
Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026, lists district cadre posts across departments of the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration. The vacancies range from matric-level supporting positions to technical, healthcare and graduate-level posts.
Applications must be submitted through the official LAHD-SSRB portal. The notice states that candidates must complete the prescribed online process and that a hard copy of the application is not to be sent.
Official notification: Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026 (PDF)
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21 October 2026 | Released |
| Online Application Starts | 27 October 2026 | Upcoming |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Written Examination | To be announced | Awaiting announcement |
Vacancy Details and Pay Levels
The notification lists 216 vacancies across 25 designations. The following post-wise figures and qualifications are reproduced from the supplied recruitment details.
| Post | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Pay as Printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Grade-II | 4 | 10th pass with LMV driving licence carrying a transport endorsement | Level-2 |
| Technician-III (various trades) | 27 | Matriculation with a two-year NTC/STC in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT | Level-2 |
| MPHW (Male) | 3 | Matriculation with a diploma in the MPHW training course from SMF or another recognised institute | Level-2 |
| FMPHW | 18 | Matriculation with a diploma in the FMPHW training course from SMF or another recognised institute | Level-2 |
| Work Supervisor-I | 26 | Matriculation with a one-year NTC/STC in Mason (Building Construction) or Work Supervisor from NCVT/SCVT | SL-2 in the post-wise table |
| Gardener/Mali | 1 | 10th pass with a one-year Basic Horticulture Training certificate from a recognised institute | SL-1 |
| Bearer/Butler | 2 | 10th pass with a Diploma in Food and Beverage Service from a recognised institute | SL-1 |
| Orderly, Chowkidar and equivalent posts | 27 | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board or equivalent | SL-1 |
| Attendant, Mali, Gardener and equivalent posts | 12 | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board or equivalent | SL-1 |
| Safaiwala | 9 | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board or equivalent | SL-1 |
| Veterinary Pharmacist | 1 | 10+2 with Science | Level-4 |
| Stock Assistant | 3 | 10+2 with Science (Medical) | Level-4 |
| Ophthalmic Assistant / Junior Ophthalmic Technician and equivalent | 3 | 10+2 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with the prescribed ophthalmic diploma | Level-4 |
| Medical Record Technician | 2 | 10+2 with a Diploma in Medical Record Technician | Level-4 |
| X-ray Assistant / Junior X-Ray Technician | 3 | 10+2 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with the prescribed X-ray diploma | Level-4 |
| Junior Theatre Assistant and equivalent posts | 4 | 10+2 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with the prescribed Operation Theatre Technology or Theatre Assistant diploma/degree | Level-4 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 3 | 10+2 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with the prescribed laboratory or medical laboratory technology diploma | Level-4 |
| Dental Assistant | 4 | 10+2 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with a Dental Assistant diploma | Level-4 |
| Junior Nurse | 8 | 10+2 with GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree from an institution recognised by the relevant nursing council | Level-4 |
| Junior Pharmacist | 14 | 10+2 with Science and a Pharmacy degree/diploma or the qualification specified in the notice | Level-4 |
| Basic Health Worker | 7 | 10+2 with a one-year diploma in Health Promotion and Education or Nutrition and Health Education from an eligible institution | Level-4 |
| VLW/MPW | 14 | 10+2 | Level-2 |
| Patwari | 6 | Graduation from a recognised university | Level-4 |
| Junior Assistant / Ledger Clerk | 15 | Graduation, a computer application certificate of at least 200 hours or six months, and typing speed of at least 35 words per minute | Level-4 |
Vacancy figures need attention: the notification states a total of 216 posts, while the printed category-wise totals add up to 197 (UR 7, ST 164, SC 0, ALC 3 and EWS 23). The difference is 19 posts, and the supplied notice details do not explain it. The post-wise vacancy figures above are presented separately from that category-wise discrepancy.
Pay-scale discrepancy: the overview lists SL-1 as ₹14,800–47,100, Level-2 as ₹19,900–63,200 and Level-4 as ₹25,500–81,100. Work Supervisor-I is marked SL-2 in the supplied post-wise table, while the overview groups it with SL-1 supporting posts. Confirm this entry against the official notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Domicile Requirement
Applicants must be residents of Leh District, read as the erstwhile District Leh, and hold a Domicile Certificate in the format prescribed at Annexure-V. The certificate must be issued by a competent authority under the Union Territory of Ladakh Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025 and S.O. 76 dated 27 June 2025.
Educational Qualification
The qualification varies by designation. Matric-level posts generally require Class 10 along with the relevant trade certificate or diploma where specified. Medical and technical posts require the prescribed 10+2 Science subjects and relevant diploma or degree. Patwari requires graduation, while Junior Assistant/Ledger Clerk requires graduation, a computer certificate and a typing test.
Essential qualifications must have been acquired by the closing date, 27 November 2026. Where an equivalence certificate is required under the notice, candidates are responsible for producing it.
Reservation
The supplied notice details list category-wise vacancies for UR, ST, SC, ALC and EWS, along with horizontal reservation entries for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Outstanding Sportspersons (OSP). The printed category-wise totals do not reconcile with the stated total of 216 vacancies, as explained above.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 40 years for the listed posts, reckoned as on 1 January 2026. The notice refers to GAD Order No. 448-LA (GAD) of 2024 dated 27 September 2024 and its addendum dated 30 June 2025 for applicable age provisions.
The supplied details state that candidates must have been born no earlier than 1 January 1986 and no later than 1 January 2008. Check the official notification for the complete conditions applicable to the relevant post and category.
Salary and Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Examples of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level-2 | ₹19,900–63,200 | Driver Grade-II, Technician-III, MPHW, FMPHW and VLW/MPW |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500–81,100 | Junior Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Patwari, Junior Assistant and several medical technical posts |
| SL-1 | ₹14,800–47,100 | Gardener/Mali, Bearer/Butler, Orderly/Chowkidar group, Attendant group and Safaiwala |
The Work Supervisor-I entry requires checking because the supplied post-wise table shows SL-2, while the overview lists SL-1 among the supporting-post scales. The notice details supplied here do not specify individual allowances.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹200 per post category |
The fee is payable online. Service charges are borne by the candidate, and the supplied notice details state that the fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates applying for more than one post category must submit separate applications and pay a separate fee for each category.
Selection Process
The selection process described in the supplied notice details includes the following stages:
- CBT/TBT/OMR-based written examination with objective-type multiple-choice questions at the matriculation, 10+2 or graduate level, as applicable to the post.
- Shortlisting for document verification based on examination marks, subject to the minimum qualifying marks of 20%. The notice details specify a shortlisting ratio of 1:20 for up to five vacancies and 1:10 for more than five vacancies, subject to a minimum of 100 candidates and the qualifying-mark condition.
- Document verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Skill test, including a type test for Junior Assistant, where prescribed for the post.
Tie-break criteria: the supplied details list date of birth (older candidate placed higher), aggregate percentage in the basic qualification, higher qualification acquired and alphabetical order of name.
Exam Pattern
The supplied notice details describe an objective examination covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The total duration is listed as 1 hour 30 minutes. The medium is English, and the stated minimum qualifying marks are 20% of the total marks.
Negative marking is 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, where each question carries a maximum of one mark. The supplied details do not give a separate question count or marks allocation for each section.
How to Apply Online
The online application window is scheduled to open on 27 October 2026. Candidates can use the official portal and follow the application instructions in the notice.
- Visit the official LAHD-SSRB website and complete the one-time registration.
- After registration, use the candidate application page: LAHD-SSRB Apply Online.
- Log in and choose the required post category. Read the eligibility conditions before filling in the form.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed JPEG format and file size. The supplied details specify 20 KB to 50 KB and a photograph size of approximately 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.
- Enter the required information and review the form carefully. The notice states that corrections will not be accepted after final submission.
- Pay the ₹200 fee online for that post category and submit the application.
- Save and print the submitted application for use at document verification if shortlisted. The supplied notice details state that no hard copy is to be sent to the Board.
Applications submitted by post, by hand, by email or through any other mode will not be accepted. A separate application and fee are required for each post category.
Documents and Important Instructions
For the Online Form
- Scanned passport-size photograph in JPEG format, 20 KB to 50 KB, approximately 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.
- Scanned signature in JPEG format, 20 KB to 50 KB.
- Domicile, educational qualification and applicable category details needed to complete the form.
For Document Verification
- Printed copy of the submitted online application, duly signed where required.
- Original domicile certificate in the prescribed Annexure-V format.
- Original educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Applicable category certificates in the prescribed format.
- No Objection Certificate through the proper channel for in-service candidates, as required by the notice.
- Scribe-related certificates and undertakings, where applicable.
Applicants claiming reservation under more than one category must follow the notice's rule requiring an option to be exercised for only one category. The chosen option is stated to be final. In-service candidates must produce the required NOC at document verification.
Important Links
| Description | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Application Status | Notification Released; online applications open on 27 October 2026 |
| Apply Online | LAHD-SSRB Candidate Application (opens 27 October 2026) |
| Official Notification | Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026 (PDF) |
| Official Website | LAHD-SSRB Official Website |
| State Government Recruitment | More State Government Recruitment Updates on JobSearchKing |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are announced in LAHD-SSRB Recruitment 2026?
The notification states 216 vacancies across 25 designations. The printed category-wise totals add up to 197, creating a discrepancy of 19 posts that the supplied notice details do not explain.
2. What is the LAHD-SSRB application start date?
Online applications are scheduled to start on 27 October 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 27 November 2026.
4. Who can apply for these Leh district cadre posts?
Candidates must possess the prescribed domicile certificate for the erstwhile District Leh and meet the educational and other conditions for the selected post.
5. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹200 for all categories per post category. Separate applications and fees are required for each post category.
6. What is the age limit?
The stated age range is 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026. The notification refers to the applicable GAD orders for age provisions.
7. What is the selection process?
The supplied notice details list a CBT/TBT/OMR-based written examination, shortlisting for document verification, document verification and a skill or type test where applicable.
8. Has the examination date been announced?
The examination date is to be announced. Check the official LAHD-SSRB website for recruitment updates.
Source: Official LAHD-SSRB Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026
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