High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Driver Grade-II Posts in District Cadre
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has released Advertisement Notification No. 03 of 2025 for the recruitment of Driver Grade-II posts in various district cadres. Issued by the Chief Justice’s Secretariat, this recruitment offers eligible candidates the opportunity to apply for posts under Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200).
Key Dates
Start of Online Applications: 28 June 2025
Last Date to Apply and Submit Fee: 15 July 2025
Vacancy Details
A total of 13 posts are available, distributed across several districts as follows:
Jammu – OM: 1, SC: 1
Ramban – OM: 1
Doda – OM: 1
Rajouri – OM: 1
Baramulla – OM: 1, SC: 1
Srinagar – OM: 1, SC: 1
Kupwara – OM: 1
Kulgam – OM: 1
Budgam – OM: 1
Anantnag – OM: 1
Eligibility Criteria
Domicile Requirement
Applicants must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate issued under SO 166 of 2020.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
Open Merit (OM): 40 years
Scheduled Caste (SC): 43 years
Government or Contractual Employees: 40 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized board.
A valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license is mandatory.
Application Fee
All applicants must pay ₹400 as an application fee. The fee is to be paid through online mode only.
Selection Process
The selection will consist of three stages:
- Driving Test
This is qualifying in nature. Only those who pass the driving test will be eligible for the written exam. - Written Test (CBT/OMR Based)
The written test will carry 50 marks and last 60 minutes. It will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions. There is no negative marking. - Interview/Viva-Voce
This round carries 10 marks. Final selection will be based on the combined performance in the written test and interview.
Exam Syllabus
Traffic Rules and Signaling – 20 marks
Motor Parts and Basic Repairs – 15 marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs – 15 marks
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
Applicants must read the detailed notification carefully before filling out the application form.
Ensure all required documents are uploaded, and the application fee is paid before the last date.