The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 dated 04 August 2026 for recruitment to 518 UT, Divisional and District Cadre posts in various departments of Jammu & Kashmir. The recruitment includes vacancies in the Agriculture Production Department, Health and Medical Education Department, Higher Education Department, and Labour and Employment Department.
Eligible candidates can apply online for the advertised posts through the JKSSB application process. The online application window is scheduled to open on 10 September 2026, while the last date for submission of applications is 09 October 2026.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recreating Organization | Jammu and Kashmiri Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 08 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 518 |
| Cadre | UT/Divisional/District |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 October 2026 |
| Selection | On basis of merit obtained in Written/OMR Examination |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
The 518 vacancies have been received from four departments: Agriculture Production Department – 46 posts, Health and Medical Education Department – 421 posts, Higher Education Department – 48 posts, and Labour and Employment Department – 3 posts.
JKSSB Vacancy 2026
The notification includes posts at different pay levels and educational qualification requirements.
Some of the posts advertised include:
- Senior Canning Attendant
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV
- Health Educator
- Sanitary Inspector
- Junior Pharmacist
- Para Medical Assistant
- Junior Theatre Technician
- Junior Ophthalmic Technician
- MMPHW
- Junior Laboratory Assistant
- Supervisor
The complete post-wise vacancy, cadre, category-wise breakup, qualification and selection criteria are provided in Annexure-A of the notification.
Important Vacancies
Senior Canning Attendant
The Senior Canning Attendant post is advertised under the Agriculture Production Department. The post carries Level-2 pay scale (₹19,900–₹63,200) and requires Matriculation or equivalent qualification with six months’ training in Fruit Preservation. Selection is based on merit obtained in the written/OMR examination.
Horticulture Technician Grade-IV
The notification includes Horticulture Technician Grade-IV vacancies in several districts. The prescribed qualification is 10+2 with one-year Basic Horticulture training. Selection will be based on merit obtained in the written/OMR examination.
Health Educator
For the Health Educator post, candidates must have Graduation with Science from a recognised university. The post carries Level-6 pay scale (₹35,400–₹1,12,400), and selection is based on written/OMR examination merit.
Sanitary Inspector
The Sanitary Inspector post carries Level-6D pay scale (₹35,800–₹1,13,200). Candidates require 10+2 or above qualification with a minimum two-year Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health from a recognised institute, State Medical Faculty or J&K State Para Medical Council.
Junior Pharmacist
Junior Pharmacist vacancies have been advertised in multiple districts of Kashmir Division. The qualification prescribed is minimum 10+2 with Science along with a Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy Course from a recognised institute.
Junior Laboratory Assistant
The notification contains 48 vacancies in total for the Junior Laboratory Assistant posts in Divisional Kashmir and Divisional Jammu. Candidates must be graduates with Science, while preference will be given to candidates having a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Laboratory Course in Chemistry/other Science.
The notification further clarifies that the PG Diploma in Professional Laboratory Course must be at least one year in duration and obtained from a recognised institution.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must carefully check the qualification prescribed against the particular item number before applying. The Board states that candidates must possess the prescribed educational/technical qualification on or before the cut-off date. Original certificates will be required during Document Verification.
Where an equivalent qualification is claimed, candidates may be required to produce an appropriate Equivalence Certificate or obtain equivalence from the competent authority. Candidates possessing qualifications other than those prescribed for the post may have their candidature rejected.
JKSSB Age Limit 2026
The age is to be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
The maximum age limits mentioned in the notification are:
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years
- SC: 43 years
- – ST-1: 43 years
- ST-2: 43 years
- RBA: 43 years
- ALC/IB: 43 years
- EWS: 43 years
- OBC: 43 years
- Physically Challenged Person: 42 years
For Open Merit candidates, the notification specifies that the candidate should not have been born before 01 January 1986 and should not have been born after 01 January 2008.
JKSSB Domicile Requirement
Candidates applying for these posts must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
A valid J&K Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format must be possessed on or before the last date of submission of the online application, which is 09 October 2026, unless the deadline is extended.
JKSSB Application Fee 2026
The application fee prescribed in the notification is:
– ₹600 for candidates under the general fee category
– ₹500 for candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD categories
The fee is payable through online modes, including Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. The notification states that applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered.
JKSSB Selection Process 2026
The selection for the advertised posts will be based on the written/OMR examination, with the specific selection criteria given against each post in Annexure-A.
The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions will be set in English language only, and there will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer.
The syllabus for the advertised posts will be notified separately by JKSSB and made available on the Board’s official website.
JKSSB Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification will have to appear with their original documents along with self-attested photocopies.
Important documents may include educational qualification certificates, Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate and other documents required for the particular post. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format as applicable on the cut-off date.
JKSSB Reservation Certificate Requirement
Candidates applying under reserved categories must ensure that their category certificate is valid as on the cut-off date and must upload it with the online application.
The notification specifically states that certificates submitted in formats other than the prescribed format will not be entertained.
JKSSB Exam Pattern and Negative Marking
The written examination will be conducted through objective-type multiple-choice questions.
Key points:
- Objective-type MCQs
- Questions in English only
- Negative marking applicable
- 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Examination date and centres will be notified separately
- Syllabus will be notified separately by JKSSB
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit their applications because the Board has specifically advised applicants to submit their forms well before the closing date to avoid technical or website-related problems.
How to Apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates will have to submit their applications online only. The Board states that no other mode of application will be accepted. Detailed instructions regarding the online application portal will be made available separately on the JKSSB website.
Before submitting the application, candidates should:
1. Check the eligibility for the relevant item number.
2. Verify their educational qualification.
3. Check their age as on 01 January 2026.
4. Ensure that the required Domicile and Category Certificates are valid.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Carefully review the application before final submission.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee.
8. Save and print the submitted application form for future use.
The Board states that once the application is submitted and an application number is generated, requests for changes in the entries will not be entertained.
Important Instructions for JKSSB Candidates
Candidates should enter their name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name exactly as recorded in their Matriculation Certificate. Incorrect details may result in cancellation of candidature during Document Verification.
Candidates must also upload the required live photograph, signature and applicable category and qualification/experience certificates in the specified formats and sizes.
Only one online application for the same Item Number is allowed. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully select the post and cadre before submitting the form.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Total Vacancies
The category-wise total given in Annexure-A is:
| Category | Vacancies |
| OM | 221 |
| SC | 54 |
| ST-1 | 63 |
| ST-2 | 52 |
| OBC | 32 |
| ALC/IB | 22 |
| RBA | 38 |
| EWS | 36 |
| Total | 518 |
The notification records the overall total as 518 posts.
JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for 518 posts across different departments of Jammu & Kashmir. Since the vacancies include different educational qualifications, cadres and districts, candidates should carefully check the Item Number, qualification, age requirement, category, cadre and other conditions before submitting the application.
The online application process is scheduled to begin on 10 September 2026, with 09 October 2026 as the last date to apply. Candidates should also keep their educational, domicile and category documents ready before the application window opens.
Note: Candidates should rely on the official JKSSB notification and website for any subsequent amendments, changes in vacancies, examination dates or other recruitment updates.
