Twenty genotypes of Acacia catechu Willd. scattered over the entire natural range of Jammu region were studied for variation in pod, seed, germination and nursery characteristics. Highly significant variations were observed among the genotypes for all the characters studied. The extent of variation observed for germination characters was large compared to other characters studied. Significant positive correlations were observed for seed weight and germination, pod size (length & width) and germination, number of seeds per pod and germination. The seed from families F7, F10, F13, F14 and F5 were found to be more vigorous on the basis of nursery performance and are recommended for establishment of seed orchards and for future improvement programs. Pod length, pod width, number of seeds per pod, seed weight and germination were observed to be important characters in evaluating the genotypes.