JKSSB Recruitment 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026, dated August 04, 2026, for filling up UT/Divisional/District Cadre posts across various departments of Jammu & Kashmir. The recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 518 posts spread across the Agriculture Production Department, Health and Medical Education Department, Higher Education Department, and Labour and Employment Department. Online applications will commence on September 10, 2026, and the last date to apply online is October 09, 2026.
This recruitment offers candidates from Jammu & Kashmir a wide range of opportunities across horticulture, health, education, and labour departments. Interested candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria, including domicile requirements, educational qualifications, and age limits before submitting their online application.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Canning Attendant, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Pharmacist, Para Medical Assistant, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Lab. Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor, and others |
| Advt. No. | 08 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 518 |
| Notification Date | 04.08.2026 |
| Category | JKSSB Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 04.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09.10.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OM/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card) |
Age Limit, Department-wise Vacancy, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 is a maximum of 40 years for Open Merit candidates, with candidates not born before 01.01.1986 and not born after 01.01.2008. Relaxed upper age limits of up to 43 years apply for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, and OBC categories, and 42 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026, and relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is also applicable as per rules.
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| Department | No. of Posts | Key Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production Department | 46 | Matric with 6 months Fruit Preservation training (Senior Canning Attendant); 10+2 with 1-year Basic Horticulture training (Horticulture Technician Grade-IV) |
| Health and Medical Education Department | 421 | Graduation with Science (Health Educator); 10+2 with Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health (Sanitary Inspector); 10+2 Science with Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy (Junior Pharmacist); Diploma courses in Para Medical Assistant, Theatre Technology, Ophthalmic Technician, Lab Technician, GNM Nursing, FMPHW, MMPHW |
| Higher Education Department | 48 | Graduate with Science, preference to Post Graduate Diploma in professional Lab Course (Junior Laboratory Assistant) |
| Labour and Employment Department | 3 | Matriculation or equivalent (Supervisor) |
Selected Post-wise Highlights (Kashmir & Jammu Divisions):
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: Vacancies spread across Srinagar, Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Anantnag, Rajouri, Poonch, Bandipora, Baramulla, and Kupwara.
- Junior Pharmacist: Largest single category with 211 posts distributed across Budgam, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipora.
- Health Educator: 15 posts across the Kashmir Division.
- Sanitary Inspector: 14 posts across the Kashmir Division.
- Junior Staff Nurse: Distributed across Pulwama, Kulgam, Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Budgam.
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: 27 posts in Kashmir Division and 21 posts in Jammu Division.
Reservation break-up across all 518 posts: 221 Open Merit, 54 SC, 63 ST-1, 52 ST-2, 32 OBC, 22 ALC/IB, 38 RBA, and 36 EWS.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Online Registration and Application
- Objective Type, Multiple Choice Written/OMR Examination (in English only, with negative marking of one-fourth mark per wrong answer)
- Document Verification
Domicile Requirement
Candidates applying for the advertised posts must be Domicile(s) of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or before the cut-off date, i.e., 09.10.2026.
How to Apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at www.jkssb.nic.in.
- Register and fill in the Online Application Form during the application window (10.09.2026 to 09.10.2026).
- Upload live photograph, signature, category certificate, and qualification/experience certificates in the prescribed size and format.
- Carefully verify all details, cadre and department preferences before final submission, as no changes are entertained thereafter.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for use at the time of Document Verification.
- In-service candidates must additionally forward a signed and stamped copy of the application through proper channel to the Office of the Secretary, JKSSB.
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Important Links
| JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification (Advt. No. 08 of 2026) | Notification |
|---|---|
| JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Online Form | Apply Online |
| JKSSB Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |