JKSSB Junior Legal Assistant Final Selection List 2026 Released – Download PDF
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the Final Selection List for the posts of Legal Assistant and Junior Legal Assistant in the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs. The selection list has been notified through Notification No. 01 – Selection of 2026 dated 12 January 2026. This much-awaited announcement brings relief and clarity to thousands of aspirants who appeared in the JKSSB recruitment process under Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2020 and 03 of 2021.
Candidates who participated in the OMR-based examination, document verification, and selection process can now check their final status and confirm whether they have been selected for appointment.
JKSSB Junior Legal Assistant Final Selection List 2026 – Overview
The recruitment drive was conducted to fill 32 posts of Legal Assistant and Junior Legal Assistant in the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Here are the key highlights of the notification:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Department | Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs |
| Posts | Legal Assistant & Junior Legal Assistant |
| Advertisement Numbers | 05 of 2020 and 03 of 2021 |
| Total Vacancies | 32 |
| Final Selection Notification | No. 01 – Selection of 2026 |
| Date of Notification | 12 January 2026 |
| Exam Type | OMR-based Written Test |
| Result Declared | 03 January 2025 |
| Document Verification | Feb–May 2025 |
| Final Selection List | January 2026 |
Vacancies and Category-Wise Breakup
As per the original advertisement, 32 posts were received by JKSSB for recruitment. The category-wise breakup was as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OM | 16 |
| SC | 04 |
| ST | 02 |
| OSC | 0 |
| ALC/IB | 02 |
| RBA | 04 |
| PSP | 02 |
| EWS | 02 |
| Total | 32 |
Later, due to departmental revisions, the number of posts for Junior Legal Assistant was adjusted several times. After revisions and withdrawals, the final number of Junior Legal Assistant posts was fixed at 7, while the remaining posts were filled under the Legal Assistant category.
Educational Qualification for Legal Assistant & Junior Legal Assistant
The qualification criteria were clearly mentioned in the original advertisement notification.
For Legal Assistant
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a university established by law in India, and
- Two years of actual practice at the Bar
For Junior Legal Assistant
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a university established by law in India
These qualifications ensured that both fresh law graduates and experienced legal professionals were given an opportunity.
JKSSB Junior Legal Assistant Selection Process
The selection process involved multiple stages:
1. OMR-Based Written Examination
The written examination was conducted on 20 March 2022. Thousands of candidates across Jammu and Kashmir appeared for the test.
2. Result Declaration
Based on performance in the written exam, JKSSB released the Result/Score Sheet on 03 January 2025 through Notification No. JKSSB-COEEXAM(UT)/42/2023-03.
3. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the written exam were called for document verification:
- Main DV date: 13 February 2025
- Supplementary DV date: 10 March 2025
- Final verification held on: 05 June 2025
Only those candidates who successfully cleared the verification stage were considered for the final merit list.
Revision of Vacancies for Junior Legal Assistant
During the recruitment process, the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs revised the number of posts for Junior Legal Assistant multiple times.
Initially, 9 posts were notified. However:
- Two posts (one each from OM and SC) were later returned to the department.
- The final approved vacancy for Junior Legal Assistant stood at 7 posts.
The final category-wise breakup for Junior Legal Assistant was:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OM | 4 |
| SC | 0 |
| ST | 1 |
| OSC | 0 |
| ALC/IB | 0 |
| RBA | 1 |
| PSP | 0 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
Final Selection List 2026 – What It Means
After completing all stages including:
- Written examination
- Merit evaluation
- Document verification
- Objection handling
JKSSB has now released the Final Selection List for the remaining 30 posts (after reserving two posts under separate provisions). The final list has been prepared strictly on:
- Merit
- Eligibility
- Reservation rules
- Candidate preference
The candidates included in the final selection list are now eligible for appointment in the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, subject to fulfillment of other formalities.
What Selected Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates whose names appear in the JKSSB Junior Legal Assistant Final Selection List 2026 should:
- Download and save the PDF
- Wait for appointment orders from the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs
- Keep original documents ready for final joining formalities
- Regularly check JKSSB and department websites for joining instructions
Failure to report or complete formalities within the given timeline may result in cancellation of candidature.
Importance of This Recruitment
This recruitment is highly significant because:
- It fills long-pending legal posts in the J&K Law Department
- It strengthens judicial and legal administration
- It provides government jobs to qualified law graduates and legal professionals
- It improves the functioning of courts and legal offices in Jammu and Kashmir
The JKSSB Junior Legal Assistant Final Selection List 2026 marks the successful completion of a long recruitment process that began in 2020–21. After written exams, multiple revisions, document verification, and final scrutiny, JKSSB has delivered justice to deserving candidates by releasing the final list.
If you appeared in this recruitment, it is crucial to check the final PDF and confirm your selection status. Selected candidates should stay alert for further instructions regarding appointment and joining.
This recruitment opens a promising government career path for law graduates in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Final Selection List – Junior Legal Assistant & Legal Assistant (12 January 2026)
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