The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released a recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 13 of 2025. This notification invites applications for various UT, Divisional, and District cadre posts across multiple departments. Among these, the posts of Assistant Handicrafts Training Officer (AHTO) and Assistant Handloom Training Officer (AHTO) have been announced to fill vacancies in the Industries and Commerce Department. Eligible candidates with a Graduation degree can submit their online applications between 27 January 2026 and 25 February 2026.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive includes a total of 87 posts specifically designated as AHTO under the Industries and Commerce Department.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
The distribution of these 87 posts across various categories is conducted as per the J&K Reservation Rules.
(Note: Actual category counts may vary slightly based on the specific Divisional/District cadre breakup in the official PDF as below .)
Eligibility Conditions
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Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Domicile: Candidates must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.
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Cut-off Date: All educational qualifications and domicile requirements must be fulfilled on or before the last date of application (25 February 2026).
Age Limit (As of 01 January 2025)
The age requirement for candidates applying for the AHTO positions is as follows:
Salary Structure
The salary for the AHTO posts is governed by the UT government’s pay levels for technical training officers.
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Pay Level: Level-6
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Salary Range: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
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Department: Industries & Commerce Department, J&K
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee through online mode only (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI).
Selection Process
The selection for the post of AHTO will be made based on a single-stage evaluation:
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Written Examination: An OMR-based Objective Type Test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in English.
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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Document Verification: Candidates who qualify for the written exam based on merit will be called for verification of original documents.
How to Apply
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Visit the official JKSSB portal: jkssb.nic.in.
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Click on the “Login/Apply Online” link for Advertisement No. 13 of 2025.
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Register yourself through the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
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Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
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Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and mandatory documents (Domicile/Category Certificate).
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Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
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Download and print the final application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of AHTO vacancies in this notification? There are a total of 87 vacancies for Assistant Training Officers (60 for Handicrafts and 27 for Handloom).
Q2. What is the qualification required for JKSSB AHTO 2026? Candidates must be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
Q3. Is there an interview for this post? No, as per recent government orders, there is no interview for these posts. Selection is based solely on the merit obtained in the written exam.
Q4. Can a non-domicile of J&K apply? No, only candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
Important Links
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
