The present study observes that there are some diversifying trends in the occupational pattern of J&K State. Occupational patterns of the State have shifted from Agricultural Sector (Primary) to Services Sector (Tertiary), without undergoing the development of the Manufacturing Sector (Secondary) – which provides the opportunities for creation of jobs on a larger scale. This shows that there exists lopsided path of economic development on one hand and agricultural backwardness on the other. This agricultural backwardness has created an alarming situation of unemployment in the State, as this sector does not have the capacity to absorb the ever increasing unemployed labor force of the State. This is due to the fact that there is limited technological advancements in this sector in the State, thus leading to limited employment opportunities for the unemployed youths of the State.