Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Ladakh Raises Nambardar Age Limit to 63 Years
Ladakh’s village heads are called Nambardars.
They help connect local people with the administration.
Previously, they could serve only until age 60, even if their five-year term had not ended.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has raised the maximum age to 63.
Their five-year term has not changed.
The All Ladakh Goba Association asked for the change.
Officials say it can help communities keep experienced village heads, especially in remote areas.
A separate recent decision increased their monthly payment from ₹1,500 to ₹5,000.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved raising the maximum age for Nambardars from 60 to 63.
The change follows a request from the All Ladakh Goba Association during an October 3 meeting at Lok Niwas.
The five-year term remains unchanged under the revised age limit.
The change was made under Section 6 of the Lambardari Act, 1972, updating the age limit in the Jammu and Kashmir Lambardari Rules, 1980.
A recent separate measure raised Nambardars’ monthly emoluments from ₹1,500 to ₹5,000.
- Who
- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the change after a request from the All Ladakh Goba Association.
- What
- The maximum age for Nambardars was raised from 60 to 63, while their five-year term remained unchanged.
- When
- The Association raised the issue during an October 3 meeting; the approval was announced on Friday, with no specific date stated.
- Where
- Ladakh; the Association met the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Niwas.
- Why
- The Association argued capable, publicly supported Nambardars should not be required to retire at 60; officials said the change supports continuity and retains local experience.
Support for changing the age limit
Existing retirement age
Maximum service age
Support for changing the age limit
The All Ladakh Goba Association said capable and publicly supported Nambardars should not be forced to retire at 60; officials said the change helps preserve experience and continuity.
Existing retirement age
The previous rules capped a Lambardar’s service at age 60 or the end of a five-year term, whichever came first. The article does not report opposition to the revised limit.
- Previous maximum age
- 60 years
- New maximum age
- 63 years
- Nambardar term
- Five years, unchanged
- Relevant law
- Section 6 of the Lambardari Act, 1972
- Rules referenced
- Jammu and Kashmir Lambardari Rules, 1980
- Recent monthly emoluments
- Raised from ₹1,500 to ₹5,000