District Administration, Kathua has invited applications for contractual recruitment under Mission YUVA. The recruitment is for staffing the Small Business Development Unit and Business Help Desks to support entrepreneurship and small businesses in Jammu and Kashmir.
A total of 17 vacancies are available for different expert and coordinator roles. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can apply online through the Mission YUVA portal. The last date to submit the application is 31 January 2026.
Required qualification, experience, age limit, and other post details are given in brief below. Candidates are advised to read all details carefully before applying.
Overview of Mission YUVA Kathua Recruitment 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Administration, Kathua |
| Scheme | Mission YUVA |
| Units | SBDU and BHD |
| Post Type | Contractual |
| Category | Government |
| Job Location | Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | As per Mission YUVA guidelines |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are provided below.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Application | 14 January 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 31 January 2026 |
Vacancy Details of Mission YUVA Kathua Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Monthly Remuneration (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| SBDU Lead | 01 | 50,000 |
| SBDU Coordinator | 02 | 35,000 |
| SBDU Financial Expert | 01 | 35,000 |
| SBDU Enterprise Development Expert | 01 | 35,000 |
| SBDU Marketing Expert | 01 | 35,000 |
| BHD Lead | 03 | 40,000 |
| BHD Coordinator | 08 | 35,000 |
Eligibility Criteria of Mission YUVA Vacancies
Since multiple posts are advertised, eligibility details are given below.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years as on the date of notification |
| Domicile | Candidate must be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Educational Qualification | Minimum 3-year graduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics with at least 50 percent marks or equivalent CGPA from a UGC recognized university |
| Professional Qualification | CA from ICAI or CMA/ICWA from ICMAI are also eligible |
| Work Experience | Full-time, paid, post-qualification experience in entrepreneurship development, MSME promotion, startup incubation, livelihoods, market linkage, skill development, or program management in development or government sector |
How to Apply for Mission YUVA Kathua Recruitment
Candidates must submit their application online through the Mission YUVA portal.
Applicants need to visit missionyuva.jk.gov.in and select the option Apply for SBDU or BHD Expert. After selecting District Kathua, candidates must copy the generated URL and paste it in Google Chrome to complete the application process.
No application fee is required for applying to these posts.
Mission YUVA Official Notification Details
Issued by: District Administration, Kathua
Scheme: Mission YUVA
