Ladakh Domicile and Civil Services Rules Notified
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What Happened
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Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Domicile Requirement - BEFORE: Employment was governed by adapted Jammu and Kashmir rules without strict long-term residency protections specifically for Ladakh. NOW: Domicile status strictly requires 15 years of continuous residence, or 7 years of education including appearing for Class 10 or 12 exams in Ladakh.
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Job and Education Reservation - BEFORE: Overall reservation for backward classes was historically capped at 50 percent. NOW: A separate 2025 regulation increased the reservation cap for public employment and professional institutions to 85 percent for SC, ST, ALC, and OBCs, excluding the 10 percent EWS quota.
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Administrative Procedure - BEFORE: There was no formal indigenous procedure for certifying Ladakhi domicile status post-bifurcation. NOW: The Tehsildar is designated as the issuing authority for domicile certificates, with the Deputy Commissioner acting as the appellate authority for grievances.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the Ladakh Civil Services Domicile Certificate Rules, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. A person who has resided in the Union Territory of Ladakh for 10 years qualifies for domicile status. 2. The regulations were promulgated by the President of India using powers under Article 240 of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?