JKSSB AHTO Recruitment 2025- 87 Assistant Handicraft Training Officer Posts

JKSSB AHTO Recruitment: A Decade-Long Wait Finally Ends!

If you’ve been waiting for the JKSSB Assistant HandicraftTraining Officer (AHTO) Recruitment, your wait is finally about to end! 🎉

After almost 10 years, the Department of Industries & Commerce (Handloom Wing) has officially forwarded 87 AHTO posts to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for direct recruitment.

This marks a major opportunity for graduates across J&K — especially those who have been eagerly preparing for JKSSB’s graduation-level exams.

Out of the total 87 posts, 13 vacancies are for Jammu Division, and the remaining are for Kashmir Division. The official advertisement is likely to be released by December 2025 or early January 2026, followed by the online application process.

So yes — the long wait for AHTO Recruitment is finally over, and it’s time to gear up with the right syllabus, eligibility details, and tentative timeline shared below.

Why this recruitment matters

For many graduates who waited since the last AHTO notifications in 2014–15, this message ends a long uncertain pause. AHTO offers a stable field-level role linking training, craft promotion and grassroots industry support — work that matters for artisans and local economies. Expect a large applicant pool, so early, smart preparation will separate the serious candidates from the rest.

🏢 JKSSB AHTO Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Particular	Details
Recruitment Body	Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department	Industries & Commerce (Handloom Wing)
Post Name	Assistant Handicraft Training Officer (AHTO)
Total Vacancies	87
Division-wise Posts	Jammu – 13, Kashmir – 74
Qualification	Graduation (any discipline)
Age Limit	18–40 years (General), relaxation as per category
Selection Process	Written Examination (Objective Type)
Notification Expected	December 2025 / January 2026
Official Website	www.jkssb.nic.in

Eligibility & essential conditions

The basic eligibility for AHTO is Graduation from a recognized university. Age for general category is 18 to 40 years, with statutory relaxations for reserved categories and other special provisions as per government rules. Only candidates who satisfy J&K domicile conditions will be eligible (details will be in the official advertisement). Make sure your documents — degree, domicile certificate, category certificate — are ready and scanned well ahead of the application window.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus – What you must study now

JKSSB’s graduate-level objective test format (used in earlier graduate recruitments) is what AHTO candidates should expect. The official syllabus used for graduation-level posts in previous cycles spells out both common papers and domain-focused areas. Key facts from the attached syllabus:

Total Marks: 150
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Unit breakdown (marks):

1. General English – 20 Marks
   Topics include Tenses, Narration, Articles, Comprehension, Idioms, Prepositions, and more.
   (Similar to JKSSB Junior Assistant and Teacher posts syllabus.)
2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 30 Marks
   Focus areas: Important dates, Indian history, Awards, Sports, UN, SAARC, Economy, Inflation, Agriculture, etc.
3. General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K – 25 Marks
   Topics include J&K Constitution, Rivers & Lakes, Tourism, Indus Water Treaty, RTI, Power Projects, and History of J&K.
4. General Science – 25 Marks
   Covers Energy sources, Newton’s Laws, Atom, Environmental Pollution, Ecosystem, and Greenhouse Effect.
5. Mental Ability Test – 25 Marks
   Includes Reasoning, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Logical and Analytical Thinking.
6. Computer Applications – 25 Marks
   Covers MS Office, Internet, Email, Hardware & Software basics, and Operating Systems.

💼 Profile of the Assistant Handicraft Training Officer Post

The AHTO plays a vital role in the Handloom Development Programme of the Government. The post primarily involves:

• Supervising handloom training centers.
• Promoting traditional crafts and weaving clusters.
• Assisting artisans and weavers in modern handloom techniques.
• Coordinating with the Directorate of Handloom & Handicrafts.

This is one of the few technical-administrative roles in the Industries & Commerce Department that directly contributes to rural employment generation and craft preservation.

Tentative Recruitment Calendar

This is a practical, likely timeline based on the Department’s forward and typical JKSSB timelines. Treat dates as provisional — final dates will be in the official JKSSB notification.

In case there is any change in the Schedule of AHTO Posts, we will update in this Table.

Event	Tentative Timeline
Department forwards posts to JKSSB	November 2025 ✅
JKSSB Advertisement Release	December 2025
Online Application Window	January 2026 (3–4 weeks duration)
Admit Cards Availability	April 2026
Written Exam (CBT/OMR)	May–June 2026
Answer Key & Objections	June 2026
Result Declaration	August 2026
Document Verification & Final Selection	September–October 2026

💡 How to Prepare for JKSSB AHTO Exam

First, master the common paper: English comprehension, basic grammar, current affairs (national + J&K), arithmetic and reasoning, and basic computer skills. Past graduate-level JKSSB papers are gold for practice — do timed mock tests to build speed.

Second, build domain strength: read concise notes on weaving types (e.g., Pashmina, Sozni embroidery, carpets), basic yarn and fabric terms, and central/state schemes for handloom and craft promotion. Practical familiarity with local J&K craft names will help in the J&K-specific GK unit.

Third, make a revision plan: 6 days a week study, 2–3 full-length practice tests every fortnight, and daily short GK/Current Affairs updates. Keep one day weekly for full rest and light revision.

Selection, cut-offs & previous history

The AHTO posts were last part of recruitment in 2014–15.

Cut-offs historically depend on number of vacancies, exam difficulty and category.

JKSSB publishes selection lists, which help infer cut-offs; when the advertisement is out, compare the number of posts to past cycles and start targeting a score margin comfortably above past graduate-level cutoffs (often competitive in graduate recruitments).

I will update the exact selection lists and cut-off Lists when JKSSB publishes them. I will also try to provide you with information about the cut-offs for the Previous JKSSB AHTO Exam. This will help you in analysing how many marks you need to pass this exam.

Quick checklist before you apply

Have scanned copies of: degree certificate, class 10/12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), recent passport photo and signature. Keep bank/UPI ready for fee payment. Double-check name spellings — mismatches cause delays later.

Final note : Get ready, start now

The upcoming JKSSB AHTO Recruitment 2025 is a golden chance for graduates across Jammu & Kashmir to secure a stable and respected government job.

With 87 posts, a clear syllabus, and no interview process, this recruitment combines fairness, transparency, and opportunity — making it one of the top JKSSB drives of 2025–26.

So don’t wait for the notification to drop — start preparing today, because the difference between selection and rejection lies in how early you begin.