Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 105 vacancies spread across 12 posts – Assistant Coach, Programmer, Junior Sanitation Supervisor, Junior Assistant, Sales & Service Executive, Storekeeper, Senior Receptionist, Senior Electrician, Chef, Cooking Assistant, Sales & Service Assistant, and Enforcement & Security Guard – at the Shrine Board’s offices in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, under Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 15 June 2026. Importantly, this is an offline recruitment: there is no online application portal, and applications must physically reach the Shrine Board’s Central Office in Katra, by post or in person, on or before 07 July 2026.
About Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
This section explains who is conducting SMVDSB Recruitment 2026 and under what official reference this notice was issued.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is described in its own Employment Notice as a statutory autonomous body. It has released this recruitment notice as Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 15 June 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for 105 posts to be based out of its Central Office at Katra, Jammu & Kashmir – 182301.
SMVDSB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The table below summarises the core facts of this Shrine Board recruitment drive that every applicant should know before reading further.
SMVDSB Recruitment 2026 covers 105 vacancies across 12 different posts, all based in Katra. Every post carries the same application fee of ₹200/- per post, payable only through a Demand Draft, and the recruitment closes on 07 July 2026.
SMVDSB Post-wise Vacancies and Eligibility (Grouped by Pay Level)
SMVDSB has grouped its 12 posts into three pay levels. This section presents the vacancies and qualification requirements post-by-post within each pay band, so candidates can quickly locate the post that matches their qualification.
Level-8 Posts (Pay Scale ₹35,600 – ₹1,12,800)
Two posts fall under Level-8, both requiring specialised technical or sporting qualifications.
Level-4 Posts (Pay Scale ₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
The largest share of vacancies falls under Level-4, covering seven posts that together account for more than half of the total openings in this recruitment.
Among Level-4 posts, Sales & Service Executive carries the highest vacancy count at 11, while Junior Assistant, Storekeeper and Senior Receptionist each have 8 posts.
Level-1 Posts (Pay Scale ₹14,800 – ₹47,100)
Three posts fall under the entry-level Level-1 pay scale, including the largest single vacancy block in the entire notice.
The Enforcement & Security Guard post alone offers 30 vacancies – the single largest opening in this entire recruitment – but it is restricted exclusively to ex-servicemen and Agniveers meeting the specified service criteria.
Age Limit and Nature of Appointment
This section covers who is eligible by age and what kind of appointment SMVDSB is offering for these 105 posts.
Candidates must have attained 18 years of age and must not be more than 40 years old to be eligible, except for ex-servicemen, for whom the maximum age limit is 45 years. The appointment will be on a “Term Employment” basis, initially for a period of one year, which may be extended further subject to satisfactory performance, and shall be governed by the service conditions prescribed by the Shrine Board.
Application Fee and Payment Mode
This section explains how much candidates must pay and the exact mode of payment accepted for SMVDSB Recruitment 2026.
The application fee is ₹200/- per post for every post listed in this notice, and it must be paid through a Demand Draft in original, drawn in favour of the FA/Chief Accounts Officer, SMVDSB, Katra. There is no online payment option mentioned in the notice; the Demand Draft must be enclosed along with the physical application form.
How to Apply: SMVDSB Recruitment 2026 Application Process (Offline)
Unlike many recent government recruitments, SMVDSB Recruitment 2026 does not use an online application portal. This section walks through the exact offline steps candidates must follow.
- Prepare a written application along with complete Bio-Data, in original.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required qualification certificates, experience certificate, and date-of-birth proof, along with two self-attested passport-size photographs.
- Enclose a Demand Draft (in original) of ₹200/- per post, drawn in favour of the FA/Chief Accounts Officer, SMVDSB, Katra.
- Ex-servicemen applicants must additionally enclose their Discharge Book.
- Submit the complete application either by depositing it in person at the Central Office, SMVDSB, Katra (J&K) – 182301, or by sending it by post to the same address.
- Ensure the application reaches the Central Office on or before 07 July 2026 – applications received after this date will be outrightly rejected, regardless of the postal dispatch date.
Documents to Enclose with the Application
This section lists every document SMVDSB requires to be attached with the application form at the time of submission itself.
- Application with complete Bio-Data (in original)
- Qualification Certificates/Degree(s)
- Experience Certificate
- Proof regarding date of birth (self-attested photocopy)
- Two self-attested passport-size photographs
- Demand Draft (in original)
- Discharge Book (applicable only for ex-servicemen)
The notice is explicit that incomplete application forms will be outrightly rejected, so candidates should cross-check this list before sending or depositing their application.
Selection Process for SMVDSB Recruitment 2026
This section explains how SMVDSB will shortlist and finally select candidates for these 105 posts.
Selection involves shortlisting of candidates, followed by a Written Test and Personal Interview. The notice does not specify a written marks weightage or syllabus. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly for shortlisting updates and the dates of the Written Test/Personal Interview, since no separate postal communication will be sent to candidates regarding these stages.
Important Terms and Conditions
This section lists the administrative conditions SMVDSB has attached to this recruitment, which can affect the final number of posts filled or even the recruitment itself.
- The number of posts can increase or decrease without prior notice at any point before the completion of the selection process.
- The Shrine Board reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or recruitment at any stage, for any administrative reason.
- Candidates must check the official website periodically for shortlisting status and test/interview dates, as no separate postal intimation will be issued.
- Incomplete application forms, and applications received after 07 July 2026, will be outrightly rejected.
Notification and Official Website
This section points candidates to where they can verify this notice and track further recruitment updates.
This recruitment was issued as Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 15 June 2026, signed by Shri Satish Kumar Sharma (JKAS), Joint Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB. The notice does not provide a separate downloadable notification PDF link; candidates should treat the Shrine Board’s official website as the authoritative source for verification and updates.