J&K IT Recruitment Reimbursement
By Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir
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Quick Answer
J&K reimburses IT/ITeS units Rs 26,000 per new professional hired each year, for up to five years from start of operations.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
About this subsidy
Under the J&K IT/ITeS Policy 2020, an IT or ITeS unit operating in Jammu & Kashmir can claim an annual reimbursement of Rs 26,000 for every new IT/ITeS professional it recruits in that year.
The incentive is designed to reward genuine hiring scale: you must recruit at least 50 new professionals in the year to qualify, and the reimbursement is counted on a maximum of 500 recruits annually. The benefit runs for up to 5 years from the date the unit starts operations, so a unit hiring steadily can claim it across five successive years.
It is a post-facto reimbursement claimed under the policy's application process through the J&K Single Window portal.
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Subsidy providers
Provider
Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & KashmirJammu · Jammu and Kashmir · India
The Industries & Commerce Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir is the Union Territory's department for industrial and commercial development. Its online front door is the J&K Single Window portal, where a business registers once, applies for departmental approvals and…
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What You Get
An annual cash reimbursement of Rs 26,000 for every new IT/ITeS professional recruited during the year. You need a minimum of 50 new recruits to qualify, and the claim is capped at 500 recruits per year. The benefit is available for up to 5 years from the date the unit starts operations, making it a recurring offset against payroll for a scaling IT services or BPO operation in J&K.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
There is no competitive selection. Claims are verified against the policy's eligibility conditions — unit registration, and the recruitment count for the year — and reimbursed for the qualifying headcount.
Application Process
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Register the unit
Register the IT/ITeS unit under the J&K IT/ITeS Policy 2020 on the Single Window portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is reimbursed per employee?
Rs 26,000 per newly recruited IT/ITeS professional, paid annually.
Is there a minimum hiring requirement?
Yes. You must recruit at least 50 new IT/ITeS professionals in the year to claim the reimbursement.
Is there a cap on how many recruits count?
Yes, the reimbursement is counted on a maximum of 500 annual recruits.
How long can a unit claim this?
For up to 5 years from the date the unit starts operation.
Which businesses are eligible?
IT and ITeS units covered by the J&K IT/ITeS Policy 2020.
Where do I apply?
Through the J&K Single Window portal, under the IT/ITeS Policy 2020 incentive application process.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
