The Directorate of Skill Development, Jammu and Kashmir (JKDSD) has opened the admission process for ITI technical courses for the academic year 2026. JKDSD started accepting the application form submission from 30 May 2026, and now the last date has been extended to 30 June 2026. Students who are eligible need to submit the online form at jkdsd.in and then submit the application form along with documents at the admission cell in the respective ITI. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the student in 8th, 10th, or 12th class depending on the trade for which the candidate has submitted the form. After release of the merit list, candidates need to verify original documents at the ITI office, and new session will start from 1st September 2026. Below in this article we will give you all details related to J&K ITI admission, the merit list, and document formalities needed for admission.
J&K ITI Admission 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Skill Development, Jammu & Kashmir (JKDSD) |
| Admission Session | 2026–27 |
| Admission Level | Government & Private Industrial Training Institutes |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based |
| Article Category | Admission |
| Official Website | https://www.jkdsd.in |
J&K ITI Admission Notification 2026
The J&K ITI Admission 2026 notification was issued by the Directorate of Skill Development for admission to ITI courses in various engineering and non-engineering trades. The online registration started on 30 May 2026, and the last date was 15 June 2026, but now the last date has been extended up to 30 June 2026. Below is the Notification PDF as released by JKDSD
Important Dates
The JKDSD Directorate has released a notification and calendar for the 2026-27/28 cycle. Candidates need to complete both online registration and institute-level verification before the closing date to successfully submit the ITI form.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | 26 May 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 30 May 2026 |
| Previous Last Date | |
| Extended Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 |
Who Can Apply?
Below are the requirements set by JKDSD for admission to ITI courses in govt. and private institutes in Jammu and Kashmir. The qualification differs from trade to trade as given below.
- Applicants must be residents of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (a domicile certificate is needed).
- The applicant must be 14 years old as of 1 September 2026 to be eligible for ITI courses.
- For engineering trades in ITI, candidates should have passed Class 10 with mathematics and science.
- For non-engineering trades in ITI, the minimum qualification is Class 8 or Class 10 (depending on the trade).
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application form and need to submit these documents along with the online form in the ITI admission cell.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Class 8 or Class 10 marks certificate
- Date of Birth certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Available Trades in ITIs
Government and private ITIs in Jammu and Kashmir offer admission to the below trades depending on the education qualification possessed by the student.
- Electrician
- Fitter
- Welder
- Plumber
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Stenography
- Sewing Technology
How to Apply Online
The application process is conducted in online mode through the official JKDSD admission portal. After completing online registration, candidates are required to visit the selected ITI for document verification and fee submission.
- Visit the ITI Admission Portal at https://www.jkdsd.in/itiadmissions and register with your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in the online application form with education, address and other details.
- visit document Upload section and upload jpg/jpeg of the photograph, education qualification and DOB certificate.
- Select preferred ITI institute and trade choices (up to 3 trades).
- submit the form and take a print of the submitted application form, then visit the selected institute for document verification and payment of the application fee.
Application Fee
The application fee is payable at the concerned ITI during document verification.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Number of Trades Covered | Up to 3 Trades |
| Payment Mode | Cash at Selected ITI |
| Fee Status | Non-Refundable |
Selection Process & Merit List
Admission to any ITI course is purely merit-based. There is no entrance examination for admission to government or private ITIs in Jammu and Kashmir. The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks of the candidates’ scores in the qualifying examination. Separate merit lists are released for each trade both in free/normal and self-financed seats.
The merit list will include:
- Candidate Name
- Registration Number
- Selected ITI
- Trade Allotted
- Merit Rank
- Category
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date set by Jkdsd for ITI admission 2026 is 30 June 2026
Yes, candidates can submit up to three trades by paying a single application fee.
The merit list will be released within 1 month after the last date of form submission.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | VIEW PDF |
| Online Registration | https://www.jkdsd.in/itiadmissions/index.php |
| Official Website | https://www.jkdsd.in |
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