Jammu & Kashmir Schedule of Rates

About J&K PW(R&B)

J&K's reorganisation as Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir UT and Ladakh UT — in October 2019 unified the legacy J&K PW(R&B) framework while Ladakh continues to reference J&K rates with altitude-specific adjustments for high-altitude works. Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur, Kathua, Kupwara, Pulwama and Kishtwar projects all reference these SORs; Ladakh UT works at Leh, Kargil, Drass, Pangong region also derive from J&K PW(R&B) plus high-altitude lead/lift premiums. The 2020 edition is the widely-cited baseline document referenced in tender prequalifications and contract clauses; the 'current' edition represents the most recent gazette amendments and additions on top of the 2020 base — engineers should track both for complete current-rate computation. NHIDCL handles strategic national highways in J&K (Zojila Tunnel approach, Srinagar-Leh highway widening, Jammu-Akhnoor highway, Bhaderwah-Pathankot improvement) using its own MoRTH-SDB-based tender packages with J&K-specific cold-weather and high-altitude considerations baked in. State-funded works including state highways, district roads, government buildings and rural connectivity use J&K PW(R&B) SOR as the canonical rate document. PHE (Public Health Engineering, J&K) handles water-supply schemes including JJM-J&K — its rates are issued through tender NITs referencing the PW(R&B) SOR for civil items and CPHEEO for water-treatment specifications. The J&K SOR has built-in altitude-tier adjustments: Jammu plain (no factor), Jammu hills (15-20% premium), Kashmir valley (10-15% over Jammu plain), and high-altitude areas like Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg (25-35% premium). The seasonal construction window is 5-7 months in the Kashmir valley and 4-5 months in high-altitude Ladakh, factored into productivity assumptions.