MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026: Official Notification, Apply Online (Advt No. 12/2026)
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
📍 Madhya Pradesh
Application Started
16 August 2026
Age
18-40 Years
Min Qualification
10th
Location
Jammu and Kashmir
Securing a stable government job within your home region is one of the most reliable ways to build a secure career and bring immense pride to your family. The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has just introduced a fantastic opportunity for technical and matriculate aspirants. Under the newly released Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2026, the board is initiating a direct recruitment drive to fill various permanent positions within the prestigious Public Works (Research & Buildings) Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
This recruitment presents a lucrative and reliable career path for youngsters hailing from tier-2 and tier-3 locations across the Union Territory. Joining the Public Works Department means you will be part of the core machinery that designs, constructs, and upgrades the essential infrastructure of Jammu & Kashmir. The roles offer long-term job security, respectable social status, and a structured promotion pathway that ensures your professional growth keeps pace with your hard work.
Draftsman (Civil): Must possess a valid two-year Draftsman Training Course Certificate or an official Diploma in the relevant discipline awarded by an institute recognized by the government.
Works Supervisor: Requires a successful passing certificate in the Matriculation Examination (10th standard) or its legal equivalent. Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI Certificate in either the Building Construction or Carpentry trade. This ITI certification must be officially awarded by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Technical Education (JKBOTE) or the Director General of Trainings, Government of India.
The board has established a structured fee framework based on social categories. The fee must be processed strictly through digital channels, including credit cards, debit cards, or secure net banking platforms.
Open Merit (OM) Candidates: Rs. 600/-
SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD Categories: Rs. 500/-
Understanding the everyday realities of these roles helps you visualize your future career and excel during your preparation.
If you secure the position of a Draftsman (Civil), your workspace will primarily be a design studio or an engineering office, occasionally supplemented by field visits. You will be responsible for transforming the rough sketches and conceptual ideas of civil engineers into detailed, accurate technical drawings and structural blueprints. By utilizing advanced drafting tools and computational software, you ensure that structural dimensions, material requirements, and engineering codes are perfectly aligned. Your precision directly safeguards the structural integrity of public buildings, bridges, and highways across J&K.
On the other hand, choosing the path of a Works Supervisor places you right at the heart of the action. This is an active field role requiring daily on-site presence. You will act as the crucial link between the engineering management and the on-ground construction crews. Your routine will involve monitoring the quality of building materials, ensuring workers adhere to safety protocols, tracking construction progress against deadlines, and maintaining site logs. The real-world impact is immediate; every well-constructed school, rugged mountain road, or government building stands as a testament to your direct vigilance and supervision.
Aspirants who hold a genuine passion for technical design, construction mechanics, geometry, or architecture.
Individuals who thrive in structured environments, enjoy inspecting structural work, and possess excellent attention to exact measurements.
Students from tier-2/tier-3 towns who wish to stay rooted in Jammu & Kashmir while enjoying a stable administrative career.
Candidates looking for entirely corporate, work-from-home, or flexible-hour environments, as these roles demand strict government discipline.
Those who dislike field interactions, dusty construction environments, or continuous coordination with on-site labor (specifically for the Works Supervisor role).
Open Merit (OM) Candidates: Maximum 40 years (Born between 01.01.1986 and 01.01.2008)
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / EWS / OBC / ALC / IB: Maximum 43 years (Born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008)
Physically Challenged (PwBD) Candidates: Maximum 42 years (Born between 01.01.1984 and 01.01.2008)
The financial compensation for these positions is governed systematically by the rules of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
Draftsman (Civil) [Pay Level-4]: The foundational pay scale spans from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100. Your starting basic salary will be Rs. 25,500. After adding the current Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) appropriate for J&K cities, and basic medical allowances, your approximate initial monthly take-home salary will range between Rs. 38,000 and Rs. 42,000.
Works Supervisor [Pay Scale SL-2]: The scale operates from Rs. 15,900 to Rs. 50,400, establishing your initial core pay at Rs. 15,900. Factoring in all regional allowances, a new recruit can expect an estimated monthly take-home salary of Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 27,000.
Beyond the monthly pay, selected professionals gain access to excellent long-term welfare schemes, including comprehensive medical coverage for the family, stable retirement benefits managed under the National Pension System (NPS), travel concessions, and allowances for official duties.
To help you choose the right cadre and post, here is an exact, structured breakdown of the 357 vacant positions alongside their specific qualification benchmarks.
Post Name | Cadre Region | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total Posts |
Draftsman (Civil) | Jammu Division | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
Draftsman (Civil) | Kashmir Division | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 49 |
Works Supervisor | Jammu Division | 78 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 194 |
Works Supervisor | Kashmir Division | 27 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 66 |
Combined Totals | All Sectors | 143 | 29 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 14 | 35 | 34 | 357 |
Bona fide Domicile Certificate
Matriculation (10th class) Certificate o
Technical Certificates: Your specific two-year Draftsman Diploma or your ITI Certificate in Carpentry/Building Construction.
Valid Category Certificate (if applicable): RBA, SC, ST, EWS, OBC, or ALC/IB documents formatted strictly according to official state protocols.
A recent, high-clearance color photograph (Ensure it features a clear view, with the date of photography printed cleanly on it, captured within the last six months).
A scanned copy of your signature measuring strictly between 10 KB and 20 KB in size.
Valid Photo Identity Proof for examination entry (such as an original Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID).
Access the Portal: Click on the Apply Online button and locate the active link for online applications during the month of August.
Basic Registration: Create your unique profile using an active email address and personal mobile number. Enter your name, date of birth, and parents' names exactly as they appear on your 10th-grade certificate.
Choose Your Post & Preferences: Select the specific item numbers you qualify for, ensuring you clearly log your preferences between the Jammu and Kashmir divisional cadres.
Upload Clear Scans: Upload your clear, live passport photo and signature (10 KB to 20 KB). Upload your category and technical educational files in PDF format, ensuring the sizes do not exceed 100 KB.
Review the Form: Utilize the application preview screen to double-check every line. Ensure your uploaded documents are fully legible and not blurry.
Process the Fee & Print: Complete your transaction via the secure online payment portal. Once your application number generates, print a physical copy of the submitted form to present during your document verification. Do not mail hard copies to the JKSSB office.
The recruitment path is straightforward and highly transparent, eliminating complex multi-tiered interview stages.
Written / OMR Examination: A single-tier, highly competitive objective examination consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) rendered exclusively in the English language.
Document Verification (DV): A thorough check where shortlisted merit candidates must present their original certifications before the board's appointed committee.
Crucial Warning: The objective test carries a strict negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks (one-fourth) for every incorrect answer. Random guessing can completely ruin your chances.
The core syllabus topics will soon be uploaded to the official portal, focusing heavily on basic civil engineering concepts, trade-specific technical theory, elementary mathematics, and general awareness. To ace this exam, secure standard textbooks covering ITI trade theory or basic civil engineering structures immediately. Allocate the first half of your daily study schedule to mastering core technical definitions, and spend the second half practicing objective MCQs. Given the 0.25 negative marking rule, build a habit of solving at least one mock test paper every week to train your mind to skip highly uncertain questions.
Q1: Can final-year students or individuals awaiting their final trade results apply?
Ans: No, final-year candidates are not eligible. The official guidelines state that you must be in full possession of your qualifying technical diploma or ITI certificate on or before the strict application closing deadline of August 30, 2026.
Q2: Are individuals living outside Jammu & Kashmir eligible to apply for these posts?
Ans: No, these positions belong strictly to the divisional cadres of J&K. Possessing a legally valid J&K Domicile Certificate issued by a competent regional officer is a mandatory eligibility requirement.
Q3: Is there an interview stage after the written test?
Ans: No, the selection process is based entirely on the merit score achieved in the objective OMR-based written examination, followed directly by document validation.
Q4: What happens if I make a mistake while filling out the application form?
Ans: The board does not entertain any requests for corrections or modifications once the form is submitted. You must fill out every field with extreme care before hitting the final submit button.
Q5: Can I apply for both the Draftsman and Works Supervisor positions?
Ans: Yes, provided you meet the independent academic and technical eligibility benchmarks for both positions. You will need to carefully indicate your item choices and preferences during the application process.
Q6: What is the criteria for the passport size photo to be uploaded?
Ans: The color photograph must be recent (captured within the last six months) and must clearly display the date on which it was taken. It must be highly legible to avoid summary rejection.
Q7: What happens if my uploaded signature or photo appears blurry?
Ans: The JKSSB guidelines state that any application featuring illegible or blurry photos/signatures will be rejected immediately without any opportunity for appeal.
Q8: What are the exact dimensions or file sizes required for uploading certificates?
Ans: Your category and educational qualification documents must be converted into PDF format, with each individual file kept under a maximum size threshold of 100 KB.
Q9: How will I receive my examination admit card?
Ans: Admit cards will be made available for download directly on the official portal (www.jkssb.nic.in) about one week before the test. No physical admit slips will be dispatched via India Post.
Q10: If I paid the application fee twice due to a network glitch, how can I claim a refund?
Ans: Do not lodge chargeback requests through your bank. Instead, submit a formal request highlighting your payment details to the board's dedicated grievance channel at ssbjk-grievance.jk.gov.in.