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Inviting Applications for Admission to Scheduled Tribe (Gujjar & Bakerwal) Postgraduate (PG) Hostels of Jammu & Kashmir for the Academic Session 2026-27.
ADMISSION NOTICE
Applications on the prescribed format as per Annexure-A to this notice are invited from eligible students(Male/Female) belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (Gujjar & Bakerwal) community for admission to ST (Gujjar & Bakerwal) PG Hostels functioning under the Administrative control of Directorate of Tribal Affairs, J&K, for the Academic Session 2026-27 against the available vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria;
The applicant shall fulfil the following eligibility conditions/criteria:
a) The applicant must be domicile of Jammu and Kashmir and must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Gujjar & Bakerwal) community.
b) The applicant must be pursuing a regular Undergraduate or Postgraduate course in a Govemment/Govemment-recognized Colleges, Universities or other Govemment/Govt recognized Institutions.
c) The applicant must fall under any one of the follow ing;
* Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category; or
* Below Poverty Line (BPL) category; or
* Low-income group having an annual family income not exceeding Rs2.50 lakh.
Selection Procedure
Admissions shall be made strictly on merit in accordance with the point-based selection system prescribed and preferences as notified under the Admission Policy notified Vide Government Order No. 24-JK (TAD) of 2026 dated 03.06.2026.
Documents Required to be attached with application form;
Applicants shall submit self-attested copies of the follow ing documents:
1. Domicile Certificate.
2. Valid Scheduled Tribe Certificate indicating Gujjar/Bakerwal status.
3. Valid AAY/BPL Ration Card, wherever applicable.
4. Income Certificate (in case of applicants under the low-income group category).
5. Aadhaar-Card.
6. Marks Certificate of the qualifying examination (i.e 12th or Graduation or post graduation in case of doctorate).
7. Certificate from concern Head of Institution (Hol) regarding admission and continuation of course during 2026-27 as regular student.
8. Death Certificate(s) in case of orphan applicants.
9. Recent passport-size photograph affixed on application form at the space provided and duly attested by Hol concern.
Submission of Applications
The prescribed application form may be obtained from Directorate office or the offices of concern Deputy Directors, Tribal Affairs Department concerned or Wardens of PG Hostel, or may be downloaded from the official website of the Tribal Affairs department, J&K(https://tribalaffairs.jk.gov.in )
Completed application forms, along with all requisite documents, shall be submitted in the office of Directorate of Tribal Affairs J&K Srinagar (Dalgate Suleiman Complex, Second Floor Srinagar) or Deputy Director Tribal Affairs Jammu (Gandhi Nagar. Near District Police Line, Jammu)/Deputy Director Tribal Affairs Kashmir (Suleiman Shopping complex Dalgate, Srinagar) by or before 23.07.2026.
Important Dates;
Date of Commencement of submission of application forms : 08 / 07/ 2026
Last date for submission of applications : 23/ 07 / 2026
Publication of selection/waiting list : To be notified separately.
General Instructions :
Incomplete applications or applications received after the prescribed last date shall not be entertained.
Mere submission of an application shall not confer any right to admission.
Admissions shall be strictly as per the provisions of admission policy notified Vide Government Order No. 24-JK (TAD) of 2026 dated 03.06.2026 read with amendment, if any.
The decision of the Selection committee headed by Director Tribal Affairs, J&K, regarding selection and admission shall be final and binding.
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