LAHDC SSRB Recruitment 2026: Apply for 216 Leh District Posts APPLY FROM 27 Oct 2026

LAHDC SSRB Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 216 Driver, Technician, Junior Assistant, Nurse, Pharmacist, Patwari & More Posts (Leh, Ladakh)

Quick Summary: Is This Recruitment for You?

The Leh Autonomous Hill Development – Subordinate Services Recruitment Board has released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 for 216 district cadre posts in departments of the Union Territory of Ladakh, such as Health, Power, Public Works, Revenue, Rural Development, and Animal and Sheep Husbandry. There are posts for 10th pass, 12th pass and graduate candidates.

The board only runs the selection. The hiring departments decide the vacancies and the reservation. The most important rule is domicile: these posts are only for residents of the erstwhile Leh District who hold the right domicile certificate.

Five things to know first:

• Today is 23 October 2026. The online form opens in 4 days (27 October). You have about 31 days to apply (last date: 27 November 2026).
• Use these days to prepare your domicile certificate, trade/diploma/degree certificates, category certificate and photo/signature.
• For each post category you must send a separate application and pay a separate ₹200 fee.
• Most listed seats are for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category (164 of the 197 category seats printed in the notice). Please check reservation for your own post.
• The exam is a 100-question objective test with negative marking. Exam date is not announced yet.

Important Dates — LAHDC SSRB Recruitment 2026

• Advertisement Date: 21 October 2026
• Online Application Starts: 27 October 2026 (Tuesday)
• Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee: 27 November 2026 (Friday)
• Age Counted As On: 1 January 2026
• Qualification / Eligibility Cut-off Date: 27 November 2026 (you must hold the qualification by the closing date)
• Written Examination Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Release: To be announced

What to Expect — How the Last Cycle Went (Advt. 01 of 2025)

The board’s website shows how its last big recruitment (Advertisement No. 01 of 2025, dated 16 July 2025) was done. This is only a guide for planning. Dates for this advertisement can be different.

Do Not Confuse: Leh (216 Posts) and Kargil (181 Posts)

A separate board for Kargil (LAHDC Kargil Subordinate Service Recruitment Board, KSSRB) has also issued an Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026, dated 21.10.2026, for 181 posts. It has the same notice number and date, but it is a different recruitment for Kargil district. This article is about the Leh board (LAHD-SSRB) — 216 posts only.

Domicile Rule — Who Is Allowed to Apply?

• You must be a resident of the erstwhile Leh District.
• You must hold a Domicile Certificate in the Annexure-V format, issued under the Ladakh domicile rules (2025) by the competent authority.
• Living in another part of Ladakh does not make you eligible. Check your domicile before you apply.
• Candidates who are still waiting for their final result should not apply. You must hold the qualification by the last date (27 November 2026).
• Government employees need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of Department (Annexure-XI) and a declaration (Annexure-XII).

Post-Wise Vacancy Details — 216 Posts

Level-Wise Total

Where Are the Posts? (Departments, as reported)

• Power Development Department: Driver, Technician-III in trades such as Electrician, Wireman, Welder, Turner, Cable Jointer, Mechanic and Plant Attendant.
• PW (R&B), PHE and I&FC: Work Supervisor-I.
• Health and Medical Education: MPHW, FMPHW, Junior Nurse, Junior Pharmacist and other paramedical posts.
• Animal and Sheep Husbandry: Veterinary Pharmacist and Stock Assistant.
• Rural Development: VLW / MPW.
• Revenue: Patwari and Junior Assistant. Junior Assistant posts are also in PDD and PW (R&B).
• Support posts: Orderly, Chowkidar, Messenger, Mali, Bearer, Attendant and Safaiwala in Industries, PHE, Revenue, Health, Agriculture and PW (R&B).

Category-Wise Vacancy as Printed in the Notification

• Mismatch in the notice: The printed category numbers add up to 197, but the announced total is 216. The difference is 19 posts. Please follow any clarification or corrigendum from the board. We have not guessed how these 19 posts are divided.
• ST has the most seats: About 83% of the category seats listed are for ST candidates. UR has only 7 seats. Check the reservation of your own post in Annexure XVI.
• Horizontal reservation: As reported, 6% for Ex-Servicemen, 4% for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) and 4% for Outstanding Sportspersons, as decided by the hiring departments.
• One category only: If you qualify in two categories (for example ST and ALC), you can choose only one in the form. You cannot change it later.

Education Qualification — Post Wise

Important points:

• Check the exact trade names and certificate wording in Annexure XVI of the official notification.
• Distance-learning (ODL) degrees count only if UGC/DEB approved for the period you studied. Engineering, medical, nursing and pharmacy degrees through distance learning are not accepted. (As reported.)
• You must have the qualification on or before 27 November 2026.
• 10th-pass candidates can apply for Orderly, Chowkidar, Attendant, Safaiwala, Mali and similar posts. Technical posts need extra trade certificates or a driving licence.
• 12th-pass candidates can apply for VLW/MPW and (with Science) for Veterinary Pharmacist and Stock Assistant. Health posts need extra diplomas.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation (As on 1 January 2026)

• Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age for general candidates: 40 years.
• Date of birth must be between 1 January 1986 and 1 January 2008 (both included) for the general age limit.

Salary — Pay Level and Pay Scale

• The pay scales above are the notified pay-matrix ranges. Your starting pay is the first amount of your level (for example, ₹25,500 for Level 4).
• In-hand salary depends on allowances and deductions as per service rules.
• Check Annexure XVI of the notification to confirm the exact pay level of your post.

Application Fee

• If you apply for two different post categories (for example Orderly and Driver), you must fill two forms and pay two fees (₹400).
• An application is not considered if the fee is not paid.
• No category-wise fee concession was found in the sources checked. Please confirm on the portal before you pay.
• Bank or gateway charges, if any, are extra.

Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Online application: Register, fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee.
2. Written examination: One objective test of 100 marks (level of the test matches your post: Matric, 10+2 or Graduate). It may be held in CBT, TBT or OMR mode, as decided by the Board.
3. Skill test (where needed): Junior Assistant / Ledger Clerk candidates take a qualifying typing test (35 wpm). Other skill tests are held where the post’s qualification needs them.
4. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted by merit and number of vacancies.
5. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates bring original documents.
6. Final selection: Select list and allocation of department, then appointment by the concerned department. A medical examination may also apply as per rules (reported by one portal).

Good to know:

• Minimum qualifying score: 20% in the written exam. Reaching 20% does not guarantee shortlisting.
• Candidates called for document verification (as reported): 1:20 for posts with up to 5 vacancies, and 1:10 (minimum 100) for posts with more than 5 vacancies, if they clear the qualifying marks.
• Exam centres: Only at the district headquarters of Leh, Changthang, Nubra and Sham.
• Your marks are not shared on the notice board. In the last cycle, individual marks were shown in each candidate’s personal login ID on the portal.
• The Board can change the mode of exam or other conditions as needed. Check the website for updates.

Written Exam Pattern 2026

Marking example:

• Out of 100 questions, a wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. For example, 60 right and 20 wrong answers give 60 − (20 × 0.25) = 55 marks.
• Do not guess blindly. Attempt the questions you are reasonably sure about.
• The difficulty level matches your post’s qualification level (Matric, 10+2 or Graduate).

Syllabus — Topics to Study

How to Apply Online for LAHDC SSRB Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: www.lahdssrb.in.
2. Open the recruitment application link for Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026 (opens on 27 October 2026).
3. Complete the one-time registration using your active mobile number and email ID (Candidate New Registration).
4. Log in with your registered details (Candidate Login) and click ‘Apply Now’ against the post you want.
5. Select the post category for which you meet all the rules.
6. Fill in personal, domicile, category and qualification details carefully.
7. Upload your photograph and signature (JPEG, 20 KB to 50 KB) and the other documents as per the portal.
8. Review the whole form.
9. Pay the ₹200 fee online.
10. Submit before 27 November 2026.
11. Download the form and take a signed printout. Keep it safe. Do not post it to the Board. You must show it at document verification.

Important tips:

• Apply only online. Applications by post, hand or email are rejected.
• Fill a separate application for each post category and pay a separate fee for each.
• No correction is allowed after final submission, so use Preview before you submit.
• Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active. Check the website often for notices.
• The Board never asks for money other than the application fee. If anyone asks for money for a job, report it.

Documents Checklist

Keep these ready before 27 October:

• Ladakh Domicile Certificate (Annexure-V format) for erstwhile Leh District
• Matriculation certificate / marksheet (proof of date of birth)
• Educational, trade and professional certificates for your post (10+2, ITI/NTC/STC, diploma, degree etc.)
• ST / SC certificate, ALC certificate or EWS income and asset certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable
• Outstanding Sportsperson certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate from the Head of Department (Annexure-XI) and declaration by employed applicants (Annexure-XII), for government employees
• Signed printed copy of your online application form
• Original photo identity card
• Passport-size photograph and signature (JPEG, 20–50 KB)
• Computer course certificate and typing proof, for Junior Assistant / Ledger Clerk

Which Post Is Right for You? — Simple Guide

Tip: You can apply for more than one post category if you meet all the rules, but each needs its own form and fee. Choose the posts where you have the best chance, and check the reservation of each post in Annexure XVI.

Preparation Tips for the LAHD-SSRB Exam

• Start now: The form opens on 27 October. If the last cycle is any guide, the exam may come a few months after the last date.
• Know your level: The paper difficulty matches your post: Matric, 10+2 or Graduate. Study accordingly.
• Equal weight to four subjects: Each subject is 25 marks. Do not ignore English or General Awareness.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Practise percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, time and work, and basic geometry daily.
• General Intelligence: Practise number series, analogy, coding-decoding and non-verbal reasoning.
• General Awareness: Read current affairs and general science. Also read about Ladakh (districts, culture, administration, recent news).
• English: Practise grammar, synonyms/antonyms and short comprehension passages.
• Typing (Junior Assistant): Practise on a computer to reach at least 35 words per minute. Also keep a computer course certificate ready.
• Control negative marking: Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. Attempt only questions you are fairly sure about.
• Clear the 20% cut-off: Aim to score well above 20%, because shortlisting depends on merit and the number of vacancies.
• Take mock tests: Practise 90-minute full tests. Use the previous papers and answer keys on the board’s website if available.

Important Rules & Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Apply only if you have the Annexure-V domicile certificate for the erstwhile Leh District.
• Do not apply if your qualification or final result is still pending. You must hold it by 27 November 2026.
• Choose one reservation category only. It cannot be changed.
• Do not forget a separate form and fee for each post category.
• Upload clear photo and signature in JPEG, 20–50 KB.
• Keep a signed printout of your application for document verification.
• Government employees must bring the NOC (Annexure-XI) and declaration (Annexure-XII).
• Check your trade certificate: for example, Technician-III needs a 2-year NTC/STC, and Work Supervisor-I needs a 1-year Mason / Work Supervisor certificate.
• Giving wrong information can cancel your candidature at any stage.
• Follow only the official website www.lahdssrb.in for updates, admit cards and results.
• Do not believe anyone who promises a job for money.