Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released a notification inviting online applications for multiple vacancies under the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Notification No. 04 of 2025 dated 28 April 2025. A total of 16 vacancies are open for various positions including Gardener, Farash, Driver, MTS, Traffic Orderly, and Website Operator.
As per the latest notice issued on 15 May 2025, the online application window has been revised. Candidates can now submit their forms till 18 June 2025. The recruitment process includes a written test and skill test (for specific posts), and the age limit varies by category. Applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements and apply within the given dates through the official JKSSB website.
Complete details about the posts, qualification, age criteria, application fee, and selection method are given below —
Important Dates:
The registration process for JKSSB Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat posts begins on 20 May 2025.
Notification Date: 28 April 2025.
Start Date of Application: 20 May 2025.
Last Date of Application: 18 June 2025.
Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 June 2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 16 vacancies.
Post Name and No. of Posts:
1) Gardener: 4 (Raj Bhavan Jammu – 3, Raj Bhavan Srinagar – 1)
2) Farash: 2
3) Traffic Orderly: 1
4) Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): 1
5) Masalchi: 1
6) Khansama-III: 1
7) Dhobi: 1
8) Driver-II: 4
9) Website Operator: 1
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
Gardener: Middle Pass with 7 years’ experience in floriculture certified by the Floriculture Department.
Farash: Matric with 2 years’ experience from a catering institute or hotel.
Traffic Orderly / MTS: Minimum Matric and maximum 10+2.
Masalchi / Khansama-III: Matric with 2 years’ relevant catering experience.
Dhobi: Matric pass with professional certificate issued by Tehsildar.
Driver-II: Matric or 10+2 with valid HGV/PSV driving license.
Website Operator: Graduation with 35 wpm typing speed and a 6-month certificate in computer application.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
OM: 40 years
SC/ST/RBA/ALC/IB/EWS/OBC: 43 years
PwBD: 42 years
Government Employees/Contractuals: 40 years
Ex-Servicemen: 48 years
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the JKSSB official portal at www.jkssb.nic.in.
Application fee:
The application fee is ₹600 for General category candidates and ₹500 for SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD candidates. Payment must be made online through net banking, debit, or credit cards.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on an OMR-based written examination. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
For Driver-II: A qualifying driving test will be conducted before the written exam.
For Website Operator: The selection includes a skill test (20 marks) and a written test (80 marks).
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of JKSSB Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat Recruitment 2025 contains all the detailed information about post-wise qualifications, selection stages, and age criteria.
Official Notification PDF
