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Salary & Post Info

Pay scale, job profile, eligibility, and career growth for the J&K government posts we cover — with the source for every pay figure.

Pay scales follow the 7th CPC Pay Matrix adopted by the J&K UT. Allowances (DA, HRA, TA) vary by posting and are revised periodically. Where a post's pay level is not yet confirmed against an official notification, we show “As per official notification — verify” instead of an estimate. Always confirm the exact figures in the official recruitment notification.

Board
JKSSB

JKSSB — General (Class III / Non-Gazetted)

As per official notification — verify

Job Profile

JKSSB recruits for a wide range of Class III (non-gazetted) posts across every J&K UT department — clerical, technical, revenue, finance, and field roles. The exact pay depends on the specific post advertised in each recruitment notification.

Career Growth

Promotion path depends on the specific cadre — typically time-bound higher grade pay and departmental promotion to supervisory roles per the applicable Recruitment Rules.

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Education: 10+2 / Graduation (varies by post)
  • Domicile: J&K UT domicile certificate required
  • Physical standards: as per post requirements

Key Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current J&K UT / Central rate, revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible for the place of posting
  • Travel Allowance (TA): As per J&K UT government rules

JKSSB general recruitment spans multiple posts and pay levels; the exact pay scale is stated in each post-specific notification. Verify on the official portal.

Official Notification
JKSSB

Finance Account Assistant (Accounts Assistant)

As per official notification — verify

Job Profile

Finance-cadre post under the J&K Finance Department. The role involves maintaining government accounts, audit support, and financial reporting, requiring aptitude in accountancy, statistics, and arithmetic.

Career Growth

Progression within the Finance/Accounts cadre to senior accounts and audit supervisory roles per the applicable Recruitment Rules.

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Education: B.Com or equivalent from a recognized university
  • Domicile: J&K UT domicile certificate required
  • Knowledge of government financial rules preferred

Key Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current J&K UT / Central rate, revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible for the place of posting
  • Travel Allowance (TA): As per J&K UT government rules

Pay scale is stated in JKSSB Notification No. 10 of 2025 for Accounts Assistant; the exact pay level is confirmed only on the official notification. Verify on the official portal.

Official Notification
JKSSB / J&K Police

JKPSI — Sub-Inspector, J&K Police

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400Level 6

Entry basic pay ₹35,400

Job Profile

A prestigious uniformed service post. Sub-Inspectors supervise police station operations, investigations, law-and-order duties, and lead constabulary teams. Selection includes a written exam, physical test, and medical examination.

Career Growth

Sub-Inspector → Inspector → Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), with time-bound promotions and departmental exams per J&K Police service rules.

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–28 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Education: Graduation from a recognized university
  • Domicile: J&K UT domicile certificate required
  • Physical standards: Height, chest, and physical fitness tests

Key Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current J&K UT / Central rate, revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible for the place of posting
  • Travel Allowance (TA): As per J&K UT government rules

7th CPC Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) as displayed on the JKPSI exam hub. Confirm the exact pay in the official JKSSB / J&K Police notification.

Official Notification
JKSSB

Naib Tehsildar (Revenue Department)

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400Level 6

Entry basic pay ₹35,400

Job Profile

A key revenue officer post responsible for land records, revenue collection, mutation, and administrative duties at the tehsil level. Requires strong knowledge of J&K revenue laws.

Career Growth

Naib Tehsildar → Tehsildar → Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), with promotions through the revenue hierarchy per service rules.

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Education: Graduation from a recognized university
  • Domicile: J&K UT domicile certificate required
  • Knowledge of Urdu/Hindi/Dogri/Kashmiri preferred

Key Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current J&K UT / Central rate, revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible for the place of posting
  • Travel Allowance (TA): As per J&K UT government rules

7th CPC Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) as displayed on the Naib Tehsildar exam hub. Confirm the exact pay in the official JKSSB notification.

Official Notification
JKSSB

Junior Assistant (JKSSB)

₹19,900 – ₹63,200Level 2

Entry basic pay ₹19,900

Job Profile

A clerical-grade post across various J&K government departments — handling correspondence, records, data entry, and office administration. One of the most frequently advertised JKSSB posts.

Career Growth

Junior Assistant → Senior Assistant → Head Assistant / Superintendent, with time-bound grade progression per the applicable Recruitment Rules.

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Education: 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board
  • Domicile: J&K UT domicile certificate required
  • Basic computer proficiency required

Key Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current J&K UT / Central rate, revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible for the place of posting
  • Travel Allowance (TA): As per J&K UT government rules

7th CPC Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) as displayed on the Junior Assistant exam hub. Confirm the exact pay in the official JKSSB notification.

Official Notification
JKSSB

Patwari (Revenue Department)

₹19,900 – ₹63,200Level 2

Entry basic pay ₹19,900

Job Profile

A village-level revenue officer responsible for maintaining land records, crop surveys (girdawari), mutation, and revenue collection. A stable, community-facing post with strong job security.

Career Growth

Patwari → Girdawar (Revenue Inspector) → Naib Tehsildar (via promotion / departmental exam), progressing through the revenue hierarchy.

Eligibility

  • Age: 18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Education: 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board
  • Domicile: J&K UT domicile certificate required
  • Basic computer knowledge preferred

Key Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current J&K UT / Central rate, revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible for the place of posting
  • Travel Allowance (TA): As per J&K UT government rules

7th CPC Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) as displayed on the Patwari exam hub. Confirm the exact pay in the official JKSSB notification.

Official Notification