LAHD-SSRB Direct Recruitment 2026
LAHD-SSRB Recruitment 2026: Junior Pharmacist, Veterinary Pharmacist & Paramedical Posts | Apply Online for 216 Vacancies
Advt No: 02 of 2026 | Cadre: Leh District Cadre Posts | UT Administration of Ladakh
Notification Overview & Summary
| LAHD-SSRB Recruitment 2026 – Quick Reference | |
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| Recruiting Authority | Leh Autonomous Hill Development-Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB), UT of Ladakh |
| Advertisement Number | ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE NO. 02 OF 2026 (Dated: 21-10-2026) |
| Key Pharmacy Vacancies | Junior Pharmacist (Health & Medical Education Dept) & Veterinary Pharmacist (Animal Husbandry Dept) |
| Total Board Vacancies | 216 Posts (District Cadre Leh across Matric, 10+2, and Graduate levels) |
| Junior Pharmacist Total Seats | 14 Posts (UR: 01, ST: 08, EWS: 02, ALC: 00, SC: 00 | Horizontal: ESM-01, OSP-01, PwD/HH-01) |
| Domicile Requirement | Candidate must be a resident of Erstwhile District Leh possessing a valid Domicile Certificate as per rules. |
| Official Portal | https://www.lahdssrb.in |
Important Official Schedule
| Registration & Examination Timeline | |
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| Online Application Opening Date | 27-10-2026 (Tuesday) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 27-11-2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 27-11-2026 (Friday) |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility & Age Cut-off | 01-01-2026 (Age) & 27-11-2026 (Educational Qualification) |
| Written Exam (CBT/TBT/OMR) Date | To be announced on the LAHD-SSRB Website |
Application Fee & Mode of Payment
| Application Fee Structure | |
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| Application Fee for All Categories | ₹ 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) per post category (Non-refundable / Non-transferable). |
| Bank Service Charges | Applicable transaction / bank convenience charges to be borne by the applicant. |
| Mode of Payment | Online Payment Gateway Only via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. |
| Important Note | Separate application form and separate fee must be paid if applying for multiple categories of posts. |
Age Limit & Permissible Relaxation (As on 01-01-2026)
Age Bracket: Candidates must be born not earlier than 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008.
| Category | Standard Age Limit | Permissible Age Beyond Upper Age Limit |
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| General (Unreserved) / EWS | 18 to 40 Years | 40 Years |
| SC / ST / ALC | 18 to 40 Years | 40 + 5 = 45 Years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 18 to 40 Years | 40 + 10 = 50 Years |
| PwBD + SC / ST / ALC | 18 to 40 Years | 40 + 10 + 5 = 55 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Deduct actual military service from actual age; if resultant age ≤ prescribed max age + 3 years, eligible. | |
| In-Service Government Employees (≥ 3 yrs service) | Unreserved: 40 Years | SC / ST / ALC: 45 Years | |
Vacancy Details & Pay Matrix: Pharmacy & Allied Healthcare Posts
| Post Name | Department | Pay Scale / Level | UR | ST | SC | ALC | EWS | Total | Horizontal Reservation |
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| Junior Pharmacist | Health & Medical Education | Level-4 (25500 – 81100) | 01 | 08 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 14 Posts | ST-HH=1, ESM=1, OSP=1 |
| Veterinary Pharmacist | Animal Husbandry Department | Level-4 (25500 – 81100) | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 Post | ESM=1 |
| Junior Nurse | Health & Medical Education | Level-4 (25500 – 81100) | 00 | 07 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 08 Posts | – |
| Laboratory Assistant | Health & Medical Education | Level-4 (25500 – 81100) | 00 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 Posts | – |
| Dental Assistant | Health & Medical Education | Level-4 (25500 – 81100) | 00 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 Posts | – |
| Jr. Theatre Assistant / OT Tech. | Health & Medical Education | Level-4 (25500 – 81100) | 00 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 Posts | – |
| MPHW (Male) | Health & Medical Education | Level-2 (19900 – 63200) | 00 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 Posts | – |
| FMPHW (Female MPHW) | Health & Medical Education | Level-2 (19900 – 63200) | 01 | 10 | 00 | 01 | 03 | 18 Posts | ST-HH=1, ESM=1, OSP=1 |
Detailed Essential Qualification Requirements
| Designation | Level | Prescribed Essential Qualifications (As per Rec Rules) |
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| Junior Pharmacist | 10+2 Level |
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| Veterinary Pharmacist | 10+2 Level |
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| Junior Nurse | 10+2 Level | Minimum 10+2 with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council. |
| Laboratory Assistant | 10+2 Level | 10+2 Science (Medical) having Biology & Chemistry with Diploma in Laboratory Assistant / Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from SMF or recognized institute. |
| MPHW (Male) / FMPHW | Matric Level | Matriculation (10th) pass with Diploma in Multipurpose Workers Training Course (MPHW / FMPHW) from State Medical Faculty (SMF) or any other recognized institute. |
Scheme of Written Examination (CBT / TBT / OMR)
| Part | Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
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| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
1 Hour & 30 Minutes (90 Minutes) [2 Hours for eligible PwD Scribe candidates] |
| Part B | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| Part C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Part D | English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Total Aggregate | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | |
Key Examination Rules & Minimum Cut-Off Marks
| Exam Marking Criteria & Document Scrutiny Guidelines | |
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| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks deducted for each incorrect answer (Out of maximum 1 mark per question). |
| Language / Medium of Exam | The Question Paper will be set strictly in English only. |
| Prescribed Qualifying Marks | Minimum 20% of the total marks is mandatory to qualify for the Document Verification stage. |
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| Tie-Breaking Rules | 1. Date of Birth (Older candidate placed higher) → 2. Higher aggregate percentage in basic qualification → 3. Higher qualification → 4. Alphabetical order of applicant’s name. |
| Examination Centres | Centres will be established at Leh, Changthang, Nubra, and Sham District Headquarters only. |
How to Submit LAHD-SSRB Online Application Form
| Step-by-Step Online Registration & Application Protocol |
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Official Portal Links & Download Corner
| Description | Action Link |
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| Apply Online Portal (Direct Link) | Apply Online Here |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download PDF Advertisement |
| LAHD-SSRB Official Website | Official Portal |
