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Part II - Section 3
केन्द्र-शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख प्रशािन
ADMINISTRATION OF UNION TERRITORY OF LADAKH
File No.: A – 12 / 27 / 2023 – GAD SEC
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
N O T I F I C A T I O N
Leh, the 27th of June, 2025
Subject:
Prescribing of Application and Certificate Format for Grant of Domicile
Certificate under the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of
Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025.
S.O. 76 ,—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 3B of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil
Services Decentralization and Recruitment Act, 2010 (as amended by the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization
and Recruitment (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 (No. 4 of 2025)) read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 and sub-rule (1) of
लद्दाख, 27 जून, 2025
LADAKH, FRIDAY, JUNE, 27, 2025
भारत सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
एस.जी.-एल.डी.-अ.-27062025-1538
SG-LD-E-27062025-1538
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 2
Rule 5 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment–Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure)
Rules, 2025 (hereinafter referred as the ‘said Rules’); the Administration of Union territory of Ladakh, hereby
prescribes the following formats for the purpose indicated against each, as follows, namely:—
Sr. No.
Format
Purpose
1.
Form – A
Application Format for seeking Domicile Certificate
2.
Form – B
Domicile Certificate Format to be issued by the Competent
Authority
3.
Form – C
Checklist of Documents to be submitted along with the
application
4.
Form – D
Register Format for Issuance of Domicile Certificates
5.
Form – E
Appeal Register – against Domicile Certificate Rejection
2.
The Competent Authority as provided by sub-section (1) of section 3B of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil
Services Decentralization and Recruitment Act, 2010 (as amended by the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization
and Recruitment (Amendment) Regulation, 2025 (No. 4 of 2025)); are directed to process the applications made for
seeking issue of Domicile Certificate strictly in accordance with the above Formats and ensure compliance with the
procedure as laid down in the said Rules.
3.
Due verification should be done by the Competent Authority regarding the genuineness of the documents
submitted by the applicant to establish his / her eligibility for obtaining the Domicile Certificate, before issuing the
same.
4.
The Formats shall be made available both in physical form at the Offices of the Competent Authority and
through the official website of the Administration of Union territory of Ladakh.
5.
Further, the Register prescribed in Form-D and Form-E shall be maintained in a proper and systematic
manner to record the issuance of all Domicile Certificates and the cases of appeals made thereof, as the case may be.
By Order of the Administration of UT of Ladakh
Sd/-
(Michael M. D’Souza) IAS
Administrative Secretary,
General Administration Department.
Copy to:
1.
All Administrative Secretaries, UT of Ladakh.
2.
Director General of Police, UT of Ladakh.
MICHAEL
MANNY DSOUZA
Digitally signed by
MICHAEL MANNY DSOUZA
Date: 2025.06.27 13:27:37
+05'30'
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
3.
Joint Secretary (JKL), MHA, New Delhi.
4.
Deputy Commissioner / CEO, LAHDC, Leh.
5.
Deputy Commissioner / CEO, LAHDC, Kargil.
6.
Superintendent Archives for records.
7.
OSD to Hon’ble Lt. Governor, UT of Ladakh.
8.
Private Secretary to Hon’ble Chairman / Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Leh.
9.
Private Secretary to Hon’ble Chairman / Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil.
10.
OSD to Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh.
11.
E-office / order file.
(Mohd Taqi) JKAS,
Under Secretary to Administration
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 4
Form – A
APPLICATION FORMAT FOR DOMICILE CERTIFICATE
(see Rule 3(1) of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate
(Procedure) Rules, 2025)
1.
Full Name of the Applicant:
2.
Father’s Name:
3.
Mother’s Name:
4.
Spouse Name:
5.
Gender:
6.
Date of Birth:
7.
Place of Birth:
8.
Address (Present): a: Village / Ward No. b: Tehsil c. District: d: Post Office e: Pin Code
9.
Address (Permanent): a: Village / Ward No. b: Tehsil c. District: d: Post Office e: Pin Code
10.
Aadhaar Number:
11.
Mobile No: e-Mail ID :
(In case of minor, provide parents contact details)
12.
Period of stay at present location: Year(s) Month(s)
13.
Category of Domicile under which Domicile Certificate is sought (tick appropriate) as per the TABLE
provided in Rule 4 of the of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile
Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025:
Col. I, Sl. No. 1.
(a)
Ladakh Resident Certificate (L.R.C.) Holder or those eligible for L.R.C. ☐
(b)
Children of persons mentioned in section 3A(1)(a) of the Regulation. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 2.
Children of such residents of the Union territory of Ladakh as resided outside the Union territory in
connection with employment or business or other professional vocational reasons. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 3.
(a)
A person who has resided for a period of fifteen years in the Union territory of Ladakh, beginning from and
after 31st October, 2019. ☐
(b)
Children of a person who has resided for a period of fifteen years in the Union territory of Ladakh,
beginning from and after 31st October, 2019. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 4.
A person who has studied for a period of seven years, beginning from and after 31st October, 2019 and
appeared in class 10th or 12th examination in an educational institution located in the Union territory of Ladakh. ☐
Photograph of the
applicant with
signature of the
applicant half on the
photograph
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
Col. I, Sl. No. 5.
Children of Central Government officers, Officials of Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Body of
Central Government, Public sector Banks, Officials of Central Universities and recognized Research Institution of
Central Government who shall have served the Union territory of Ladakh for a total period of ten years, beginning
from and after 31st October, 2019. ☐
14.
Are you possessing any valid Domicile Certificate of any other State / UT: Yes / No.
(If you possess any Domicile Certificate of any other State / UT, please attach copy)
15.
Details of supporting documents attached:
(Tick the applicable documents relevant to your eligibility category as per Table provided in Rule 4 of the Ladakh
Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025)
Col. I, Sl. No. 1.
1.
Ladakh Resident Certificate (LRC) Holder or Person Eligible for LRC:
As per Serial No.
1(a) of the Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of
Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
(i)
☐
LRC issued by the Union territory of Ladakh
(b)
Children of persons mentioned in the section 3A(1)(a) of the Regulation:
As per Serial No.
1(b) of the Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of
Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
(i)
☐
LRC of the parent issued by the competent authority in the Union territory of
Ladakh; and
(ii)
☐
Birth Certificate issued by the authority competent for the purpose.
Col. I, Sl. No. 2
Children of such residents of the Union territory of Ladakh as resided outside the Union territory in
connection with employment or business or other professional vocational reasons:
As per Serial No.
2 of the Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of
Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
☐
The documents as specified at Sl. Nos. 1(a) and 1(b), as the case may be.
Col. I, Sl. No. 3
(a)
A person who resided for a period of fifteen years in the Union territory of Ladakh: As
per
Serial No. 3(a) of the Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment –
Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
Any of the following documents as proof of residence beginning from and after 31st October, 2019:
(i)
☐
Ration Card; or
(ii)
☐
Immovable Property Records; or
(iii)
☐
Educational Records / Certificates; or
(iv)
☐
Voter ID / Electoral Roll Entry; or
(v)
☐
Electricity / Utility Bills; or
(vi)
☐
Employer Certificate (verified by Deputy Labour Commissioner or Director of
Industries & Commerce); or
(vii)
☐
Any other document indicating period of fifteen years of residence in the Union
territory of Ladakh from the date of formation of the Union territory of Ladakh, that is,
the 31st day of October, 2019.
(b)
Children of a person who has resided for a period of fifteen years in the Union territory of
Ladakh:
As per Serial No. 3(b) of the Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services
Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
(i)
☐
Any of the documents as specified at Sl. No. 3(a) for the parent, and
(ii)
☐
Birth Certificate issued by the authority competent for the purpose.
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 6
Col. I, Sl. No. 4.
A person who has studied for a period of seven years and appeared in class 10th or 12th examination
in an educational institution located in the Union territory of Ladakh:
As per Serial No. 4 of the
Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile
Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
☐
Certificate of education issued by the Head of the Institute and verified by Chief
Education Officer of the School Department of the concerned Districts indicating period of seven
years of study in the Union territory of Ladakh from the date of formation of the Union territory of
Ladakh, that is, the 31st day October, 2019 (beginning from and after 31.10.2019) and class 10th or
12th appearance certificate.
Col. I, Sl. No. 5.
Children of Central Government officers, Officials of Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Body
of Central Government, Public sector Banks, Officials of Central Universities and recognized
Research Institution of Central Government who shall have served the Union territory of Ladakh for
a total period of ten years:
As per Serial No. 5 of the Table under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil
Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025):
(i)
☐
(a)
Certificate of service issued by the Controlling Authority indicating
period of ten years served in the Central Government offices or organizations located in the Union
territory of Ladakh from the date of the formation of the Union territory of Ladakh, that is, the 31st
day of October, 2019 (beginning from and after 31.10.2019), and
(ii)
☐
(b)
Birth Certificate issued by the authority competent for the purpose.
16. Declaration by the Applicant:
I solemnly affirm that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I understand that in the case of any information is found to be false, my application shall be liable to be
rejected.
Date: ____________
Place: ____________
Signature / Thumb Impression of Applicant
(or Parent / Guardian, if applicable)
(Name of Guardian in case the Guardian is making the application for a minor)
____________________
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 7
Form – B
DOMICILE CERTIFICATE
(issued under Rule 5(1) of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile
Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025)
Certificate No. ____________ Date of Issue: ______________
This is to certify that:
Name: _________________________
S/D/W of: ______________________
Date of Birth: _________________
Address: Village /Ward No. b: Tehsil c. District: d: Post Office e: Pin Code
whose Photograph is attested is a Domicile of the Union territory of Ladakh under the below mentioned Category
of Domicile as per the TABLE provided in Rule 4 of the of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and
Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025:
Col. I, Sl. No. 1.
(a)
Ladakh Resident Certificate (L.R.C.) Holder or those eligible for L.R.C. ☐
(b)
Children of persons mentioned in section 3A(1)(a) of the Regulation. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 2.
Children of such residents of the Union territory of Ladakh as resided outside the Union territory in
connection with employment or business or other professional vocational reasons. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 3.
(a)
A person who has resided for a period of fifteen years in the Union territory of Ladakh, beginning from and
after 31st October, 2019 ☐
(b)
Children of a person who has resided for a period of fifteen years in the Union territory of Ladakh,
beginning from and after 31st October, 2019. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 4.
A person who has studied for a period of seven years, beginning from and after 31st October, 2019 and
appeared in class 10th or 12th examination in an educational institution located in the Union territory of Ladakh. ☐
Col. I, Sl. No. 5.
Children of Central Government officers, Officials of Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Body of
Central Government, Public sector Banks, Officials of Central Universities and recognized Research Institution of
Central Government who shall have served the Union territory of Ladakh for a total period of ten years, beginning
from and after 31st October, 2019. ☐
This certificate is issued upon due verification under the provisions of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization
and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 8
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This certificate is valid only for the purpose of appointment to the posts under the Union territory of Ladakh as
defined in Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment (Amendment) Regulation, 2025.
Signature of the Competent Authority
(Name, Designation and Seal)
Date: ____________
Place: __________
Office Stamp
[Digitally signed if issued electronically]
Note:
The Competent Authority will mention only the relevant category in the Certificate and not all the
categories.
________________
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 9
Form – C
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR DOMICILE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
(To be attached as per Category under Rule 4 of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment –
Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025)
S. No.
Document Type
Mandatory For
1.
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
All Applicants
2.
Ladakh Resident Certificate (LRC) or proof of eligibility
LRC holder / eligible persons
3.
Parent’s LRC and Applicant’s Birth Certificate
Children of LRC holders
4.
Proof of residence (Utility Bills, Ration Card, Property Record,
etc.) (beginning from and after 31.10.2019)
15 years’ resident category
5.
Educational Certificate of 07 years (beginning from and after
31.10.2019) + 10th / 12th examination appearance proof
Students who studied in
Ladakh
6.
Parent’s Service Certificate (Central Govt. / PSU etc.) (beginning
from and after 31.10.2019)
Children of Central Govt.
Officials
7.
Self-declaration (as part of application)
All Applicants
8.
Passport-size Photograph
All Applicants
9.
Guardian’s ID proof (if applicant is a minor or differently abled)
Minors / Persons with
Disabilities
___________________________
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 10
Form – D
REGISTER FORMAT FOR ISSUANCE OF DOMICILE CERTIFICATES
(To be maintained by the Competent Authority)
S. No.
Certificate No.
Date of Issue
Applicant Name
Father’ s Name
Category under
which Domicile is
granted
Application
Receipt Date
Documents
Verified (Y / N)
Remarks
Signature of
Issuing Authority
Office Seal /
Stamp
Column Description:
(i)
S. No. – Serial Number for each entry
(ii)
Certificate No. – Unique number of the Domicile Certificate issued (see Note 1 below)
(iii)
Date of Issue – Date on which the Domicile Certificate is issued
(iv)
Applicant Name – Full name of the applicant as per the application
(v)
Father’s Name – Father’s name of the applicant
(vi)
Category under which Domicile is granted – One of the prescribed Categories, e.g., Resident with LRC,
Child of LRC holder, etc.
(vii)
Application Receipt Date – Date on which the application was received
(viii)
Documents Verified (Y/N) – Confirmation that all mandatory documents were checked
(ix)
Remarks – Any special notes or observations (e.g., minor applicant, incomplete documents, etc.)
(x)
Signature of Issuing Authority – Signature of the Officer issuing the certificate
(xi)
Office Seal / Stamp – Official seal or stamp of the issuing authority
Note 1: Certificate Number shall be a unique Alphanumeric 10-digit code of which
(a)
First two digits shall denote the District: 01 for Leh and 02 for Kargil
(b)
Next three digits shall denote the Tehsil:
Tehsil
Three Digits
Tehsil
Three Digits
Tehsil
Three Digits
Leh
LEH
Saspol
SPL
Shargole
SRG
Khaltsi
KHL
Durbuk
DBK
Shakar-Chiktan
SCT
Nyoma
NYO
Sumoor
SMR
Sankoo
SNK
Kharu
KHA
Drass
DRS
Taisuru
TSU
Diskit Nubra
DSK
Kargil
KRL
Zanskar
ZSK
(c)
Last five digits: beginning 00001 onwards for each of the Domicile Certificate issued.
Illustration:
A domicile certificate first issued in Drass tehsil, will bear the certificate number:
02DRS00001.
Note 2: This Scheme of numbering would change, accordingly, as and when new Districts become functional.
_________________________
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 11
Form – E
REGISTER FORMAT FOR RECORDING APPEALS AGAINST REJECTION OF DOMICILE
CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS
(To be maintained by the Appellate Authority / Deputy Commissioner Office / GAD)
S. No.
Appeal ID
Original Application ID
Applicant Name
Father’ s Name
Date of Rejection
Appeal Submission Date
Grounds for Appeal (Brief)
Documents Uploaded (Y / N)
Hearing Held (Y / N)
Decision (Accepted / Rejected)
Date of Appeal Decision
Remarks
Returned to Tehsildar (Y / N)
Tehsildar Action (Certificate Issued / File
Closed)
Signature of Appellate Authority
Seal
___________________
“No legal responsibility is accepted for the contents of publication of advertisements/publications in this part of The
Ladakh Gazette. Persons notifying the advertisements/public notices will remain solely responsible for the legal
consequences and also for any other misrepresentation etc.”
RIGZIN
SPALGON
Digitally signed by
RIGZIN SPALGON
Date: 2025.06.27
13:19:23 +05'30'
MICHAEL
MANNY
DSOUZA
Digitally signed by
MICHAEL MANNY
DSOUZA
Date: 2025.06.27
13:28:38 +05'30'