Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board Class-IV, Technician-III, Laboratory Assistant, Attendant, Library and other posts 2026

Eligibility is post-specific, so match your qualification to the exact post name in the notification before applying. Laboratory Assistant requires 10+2 with science plus a minimum six-month diploma or certificate course in laboratory science. Technician-III requires a two-year National or State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade awarded by NCVT or SCVT, while Painter needs a one-year trade certificate. Driver posts require a 10th pass and a Light Motor Vehicle licence with TRANS endorsement.

Junior Assistant (4 and 2 vacancies) requires a graduation from a recognised university plus a minimum 200-hour or six-month computer application course, and a typing test at not less than 35 words per minute on a computer keyboard. Receptionist and Junior Instructor/Craft Teacher posts need specialised diplomas or degrees listed in the notification. Check your trade or diploma certificate against the wording in the notification, not just the post title.

• Pay Level L-2: Laboratory Assistant, Library Assistant, Driver Grade-II, Driver-II, VLW, Gram Sevika, Technician-III, Painter. See official notification for the pay matrix figures.
• Pay Level L-4: Junior Assistant, Junior Instructor/Craft Teacher, Receptionist, Mechanic/Electrician/Fitter, Veterinary Pharmacist. See official notification for the pay matrix figures.
• Pay Level SL-1: Class-IV, Mirab, Bearer, Store Khalasi, Attendant. See official notification for the pay matrix figures.

These are regular salaried posts. Assuming NPS coverage, the NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA. The notification does not confirm which pension scheme applies, so verify this with the official notification before calculating your take-home pay. Income tax applies as per the applicable slab. Estimate your net pay using the salary calculator. Compared with private sector roles for Class X or 10+2 holders in Kargil, government posts generally offer job security and a defined pension structure, but the private sector may offer faster pay growth in some trades. Promotion timelines depend on departmental rules, which are not specified in this notification.

• Wrong photo or signature format: Uploading files outside the size or format stated in the notification is one of the most frequent causes of rejection. Check the specifications on the portal before uploading.
• Incomplete education details: Entering only the degree name without the board, university, year of passing or marks often leads to mismatches at verification. Match each entry to your certificate.
• Age-limit miscalculation: Candidates who claim SC/ST or PwD relaxation without checking the 5-year and 10-year limits against their date of birth may be found ineligible later.
• Wrong category or relaxation claim: Selecting SC, ST or PwD without a valid certificate in the prescribed format will be rejected at document verification.
• Trade or licence mismatch: Applying for Technician-III or Driver posts with a certificate in a different trade, or without the LMV licence with TRANS endorsement, is a common reason for disqualification.
• Missing documents at verification: Keep original certificates, domicile proof for Kargil District and category certificates ready. Candidates without originals at the document verification stage risk losing their place in the merit list.

Candidates who clear the selection stages will be called for document verification, where original certificates, category proof and domicile proof for Kargil District are checked against your application. Medical fitness requirements, if any, are not specified in the notification data, so check the official notification for details. Training periods, joining formalities and the exact timeline from result to appointment are not specified here. Posting locations are expected to be within the Kargil District and the wider Ladakh UT, but confirm this in the notification.

Realistic end-to-end timelines from the closing date to appointment depend on the number of applicants and the selection stages used. Plan for several months, and keep checking the official portal for admit cards, results and verification schedules.

The Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board (KSSRB) functions under the Office of the Secretary, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil. Its role is to conduct recruitment for subordinate-level posts under the LAHDC Kargil, covering technical, support and administrative cadres. Establishment details and historical background are not covered in this notification.

The Board's current notification covers 20 post categories with 181 total vacancies, drawn from a range of departments including technical, veterinary, library, and support services. Its recruitment is focused on Kargil District, which means candidates are selected from the local population. This makes the official portal at dssrbkargil.in the authoritative source for notifications, admit cards and results.

Duties vary considerably across the 20 posts. Laboratory Assistants support testing and lab work, Library Assistants manage book records and circulation, and Technician-III and Mechanic/Electrician/Fitter roles involve hands-on maintenance and technical work. Drivers operate official vehicles, Attendants and Bearers provide support services, and VLW and Gram Sevika posts involve village-level field work. Mirab posts relate to traditional water distribution duties in villages. Day-to-day responsibilities, reporting structure, uniform requirements and field versus desk allocation are not specified in the notification, so confirm these with the official job description once you are shortlisted.