LAHD SSRB Recruitment 2026 for 216 Driver, Technician and Other PostsApplications from 27 October

• All applicants must hold the prescribed domicile certificate for erstwhile Leh District and satisfy eligibility by 27 November 2026.
• Driver Grade-II: Class 10 pass with an LMV driving licence carrying transport endorsement.
• Technician-III: Class 10 with a two-year National Trade Certificate or State Trade Certificate in the relevant trade.
• MPHW (Male): Matriculation and a Multipurpose Worker Training diploma from SMF or another recognized institute.
• FMPHW: Matriculation and a Female Multipurpose Worker Training diploma from SMF or another recognized institute.
• Work Supervisor-I: Class 10 with a one-year NTC/STC in Mason (Building Construction) or Work Supervisor trade.
• Gardener / Mali: Class 10 and a recognized one-year Basic Horticulture Training certificate.
• Bearer / Butler: At least Class 10 with a recognized Food and Beverages Service diploma.
• Orderly, Chowkidar, Store Khalasi, Attendant, Safaiwala and equivalent matriculation-level posts: Class 10 or equivalent from a recognized board, subject to the post-specific conditions.
• Veterinary Pharmacist: Class 12 with Science.
• Stock Assistant: Class 12 with Science (Medical).
• Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician: Class 12 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with a recognized Ophthalmic Assistant diploma.
• Medical Record Technician: Class 12 with a Medical Record Technician diploma.
• X-ray Assistant / Junior X-ray Technician: Class 12 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with the relevant X-ray diploma.
• Junior Theatre Assistant / OT Technician: Class 12 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with the prescribed Operation Theatre Technology diploma/degree or Theatre Assistant qualification.
• Laboratory Assistant: Class 12 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with a Laboratory Assistant or Medical Laboratory Technology diploma.
• Dental Assistant: Class 12 Science (Medical), including Biology and Chemistry, with a Dental Assistant diploma.
• Junior Nurse: Class 12 with a GNM diploma or recognized B.Sc Nursing degree, according to the notification.
• Junior Pharmacist: Class 12 with Science and the prescribed recognized Pharmacy degree/diploma or Medical Assistant qualification.
• Basic Health Worker: Class 12 with the prescribed diploma in Health Promotion and Education or Nutrition and Health Education.
• VLW / MPW: Class 12 pass.
• Patwari: Graduation from a recognized university.
• Junior Assistant / Ledger Clerk: Recognized university graduation, at least 200 hours of computer training or a six-month recognized computer applications certificate course, and typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
• Check Annexure XVI for the complete trade names, recognized qualifications and additional conditions for each post.

• Open the official LAHD-SSRB application portal and select Advertisement Notice No. 02 of 2026 when applications begin on 27 October 2026.
• Complete one-time registration with an active mobile number and email address, then sign in.
• Choose the post category for which you meet the domicile, age and qualification requirements.
• Enter your personal, domicile, reservation and educational details.
• Upload your photograph, signature and relevant supporting certificates as directed by the portal.
• Check every entry before final submission because later correction or modification requests will not be accepted.
• Pay the ₹200 application fee online and submit the form by 27 November 2026.
• Save and print the submitted application for document verification. Submit separate applications and fees for additional post categories where applicable.

Recruitment overview

LAHD-SSRB has notified 216 district cadre vacancies through Advertisement No. 02 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026. The posts cover several departments in Leh, including Health and Medical Education, Public Works, Revenue and Rural Development. Notified pay scales extend from ₹14,800 to ₹81,100 across different levels; these are pay-matrix ranges, not fixed take-home salaries.

Who should check eligibility

This recruitment is restricted to candidates meeting the prescribed erstwhile Leh District domicile conditions. Educational requirements range from matriculation to graduation, with trade certificates, technical diplomas or professional qualifications required for specific posts. Applicants must meet the qualification and eligibility conditions by 27 November 2026. Annexure XVI contains the detailed post-wise requirements.

Application dates and submission steps

Applications open on 27 October 2026 and close on 27 November 2026. The ₹200 fee must also be paid by the closing date.

• Register on the official portal using an active mobile number and email address.
• Select an eligible post category and complete the personal, domicile, category and qualification sections.
• Upload the photograph, signature and applicable certificates under the portal's instructions.
• Review the form, pay the fee and retain the submitted application printout.

The Board will not accept correction or modification requests after final submission. Separate applications and fees are required for multiple post categories. Keep the domicile certificate, date-of-birth proof, educational records and applicable reservation or technical certificates ready. Originals and a signed application printout may be required during verification.

Written examination and selection

The written test comprises 100 questions for 100 marks, divided equally among General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. It is conducted in English, lasts 90 minutes and carries a 0.25-mark penalty per incorrect answer. Eligible scribe candidates receive two hours. The minimum qualifying score is 20%, but reaching it does not ensure shortlisting. Prescribed skill tests and document verification also form part of selection. Examination and admit-card dates remain unannounced.

Reservation figures need clarification

Annexure XVI reports 216 vacancies, but its printed category totals amount to 197: UR 7, ST 164, SC 0, ALC 3 and EWS 23. Do not assume how the difference is allocated; follow any official clarification or corrigendum. Horizontal reservation figures are shown separately.