JKSSB Class IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026: 2,863 Vacancies
JKSSB has advertised 2,863 Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker posts across various J&K departments under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 — here's the complete eligibility, dates, and application process.
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated 01 September 2026, inviting online applications for a massive 2,863 vacancies of Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff/MTS) and Sanitation Worker across UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre (Jammu & Kashmir), and District Cadre posts. The recruitment covers multiple departments, including Agriculture Production, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, ARI & Trainings, Culture, Estates, Higher Education, Public Works (R&B), Transport, Home, and Floriculture, Gardens & Parks.
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 Notification Details
Here are the key about the JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 before we get into the cadre-wise vacancy breakup and eligibility specifics.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Indenting Department | General Administration Department (on behalf of multiple departments) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,863 |
| Posts | Class-IV (MTS), Sanitation Worker |
| Cadre Types | UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre, District Cadre |
| Pay Scale | SL1 (₹14,800 – ₹47,100) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Online Application Start | 05 October 2026 |
| Online Application Close | 03 November 2026 |
| Domicile Requirement | Compulsory — J&K UT Domicile Certificate |
| Application Fee | ₹600/- (General); ₹500/- (SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD) |
| Exam Type | Objective, Multiple Choice, English medium |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer |
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 Cadre-Wise Structure
Unlike a single flat vacancy list, this recruitment operates on a three-tier cadre system, and candidates apply against a specific cadre and item number, not a general pool. Understanding this structure is essential before applying.
| Cadre Type | Total Vacancies | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| UT Cadre (Item No. 182) | 105 | Posts open to candidates across the entire UT |
| Divisional Cadre — Jammu (Item No. 183) | 1,093 | Posts restricted to the Jammu Division |
| Divisional Cadre — Kashmir (Item No. 184) | 897 | Posts restricted to the Kashmir Division |
| District Cadre (Item Nos. 185–204, all 18 districts) | 768 | Posts restricted to the specific home district |
| Grand Total | 2,863 | — |
Important: District Cadre and Divisional Cadre posts carry home district/division preference weightage in the selection criteria; this is a significant factor covered in detail in our companion article on selection criteria.
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 UT Cadre Vacancy Breakup (Item No. 182)
The UT Cadre posts are open to eligible candidates from across Jammu & Kashmir and are not tied to a specific district or division.
| Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production (Sericulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Estates Department | Sanitation Worker | 30 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 73 |
| Home Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Transport Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Transport Department | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total (UT Cadre) | 44 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 105 |
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 Jammu Division Vacancy Breakup
The Jammu Divisional Cadre carries the single largest chunk of vacancies in this entire notification, driven heavily by the Public Works (R&B) Department.
| Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production (Horticulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Agriculture Production (Sericulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Animal/Sheep Husbandry | Class-IV (MTS) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| ARI & Trainings | Class-IV (MTS) | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
| ARI & Trainings | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Culture (Archives, Archaeology & Museum) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Culture (Libraries & Research) | Class-IV (MTS) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Estates Department | Sanitation Worker | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
| Higher Education | Class-IV (MTS) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Public Works (R&B) | Class-IV (MTS) | 375 | 75 | 94 | 94 | 75 | 38 | 94 | 94 | 939 |
| Total (Div. Cadre Jammu) | 439 | 92 | 110 | 109 | 86 | 43 | 109 | 105 | 1,093 |
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 Kashmir Division Vacancy Breakup
The Kashmir Divisional Cadre is similarly dominated by Public Works (R&B), with sizeable numbers also in Floriculture, Gardens & Parks and Animal/Sheep Husbandry.
| Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production | Class-IV (MTS) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Agriculture Production (Horticulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Agriculture Production (Horticulture) | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Agriculture Production (Sericulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Animal/Sheep Husbandry | Class-IV (MTS) | 29 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 71 |
| Animal/Sheep Husbandry | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ARI & Trainings | Class-IV (MTS) | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
| ARI & Trainings | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Culture (Archives, Archaeology & Museum) | Class-IV (MTS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Culture (Libraries & Research) | Class-IV (MTS) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Floriculture, Gardens and Parks | Class-IV (MTS) | 79 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 199 |
| Estates Department | Sanitation Worker | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 37 |
| Higher Education | Class-IV (MTS) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Public Works (R&B) | Class-IV (MTS) | 193 | 38 | 48 | 48 | 39 | 19 | 48 | 48 | 481 |
| Total (Div. Cadre Kashmir) | 362 | 73 | 91 | 90 | 71 | 36 | 88 | 86 | 897 |
Combined Divisional Cadre Total (Jammu + Kashmir): 1,990 vacancies
For the complete district-wise breakup across all 18 districts of Jammu & Kashmir, see our dedicated article: JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026; District-Wise Vacancy List.
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Domicile
All applicants must be Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, holding a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority on or before the cut-off date (03.11.2026).
Educational Qualification
| Post | Minimum Qualification | Maximum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Class-IV (MTS) | Matriculation | 10+2 |
| Sanitation Worker | 8th Pass | 10+2 |
Note: Candidates must produce original certificates proving their qualification was acquired strictly on or before the cut-off date, candidature will be cancelled otherwise. Certificate genuineness is verified only at the Document Verification stage, so admission to the exam is provisional throughout.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Max. Age | Not Born Before | Not Born After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 |
| SC | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ST-1 | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ST-2 | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| RBA | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ALC/IB | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| EWS | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| OBC | 43 years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| Physically Challenged (PwBD) | 42 years | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual age minus service period (subject to a cap) | — | Not born after 01.01.2008 |
Additional relaxation: A further 5-year relaxation in upper age limit is available to candidates claiming additional weightage as Casual Workers, under the J&K Appointment to Class IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.
Reservation
Reservation follows the category-wise breakup conveyed by the Indenting Department, in accordance with the J&K Reservation Act/Rules. Candidates seeking reserved category benefit must possess a valid certificate in the prescribed format strictly as on the cut-off date, certificates in any other format will not be entertained, and the applicant is solely responsible for procuring the correct format in time.
Horizontal Reservation (Ex-Servicemen & PwBD)
- Applicable to the extent communicated by the Indenting Department(s)
- Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen applies to posts up to Pay Level-6E
- An Ex-Servicemen candidate who has already availed horizontal reservation once in any earlier appointment cannot avail it again
- ESM candidates must submit an affidavit (sworn before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate) and a Form-XIV certificate at the time of document scrutiny
Application Fee for JKSSB Class IV MTS
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OM/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB | ₹600/- |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD | ₹500/- |
Fee is payable only through online mode (Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card). Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination. Any disputes over excess payment must be raised via ssbjk-grievance.jk.gov.in only; chargeback requests will not be entertained.
Important Dates
Mark these dates carefully, as JKSSB does not typically extend Class-IV recruitment deadlines without good reason.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Notification Issued | 01 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Domicile/Eligibility Cut-off Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in |
JKSSB Class IV MTS Exam Pattern
- Type: Objective, Multiple Choice Questions
- Medium: English only
- Negative Marking: One-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer
- Syllabus: To be notified separately on the official JKSSB website
How to Apply for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted online only, no other mode will be accepted
- Detailed instructions and the application portal link will be made available separately on jkssb.nic.in
- Applicants must indicate the specific Item Number(s) (cadre/department/post) they are applying for, only one application per item number is allowed
- Upload a live photograph and signature (10 KB to 20 KB in size)
- In-service candidates must submit a printout of the filled application along with a signed and stamped certificate through their Head of Department, forwarded before the last date of Document Verification
Important: Once submitted and an application number generated, no changes to any field will be entertained under any circumstances. Review every entry carefully before final submission.
Document Verification (DV)
Shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification with original documents plus self-attested photocopies, including:
- Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Certificate for additional weightage claims (Casual Worker, Home District/Division, Widow/Divorced/Orphan status), where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen: Form-XIV certificate
- Candidates with degrees from outside J&K: Bonafide Certificate from the Controller/Registrar of the concerned university
No TA/DA is paid for participation in the written test or Document Verification.
PwBD Facilities: Scribe & Compensatory Time
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) who are otherwise eligible may avail a Scribe and/or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination, subject to:
- A valid disability certificate and a Certificate of Physical Limitation to Write (Annexure-B), issued by a Government Medical Board
- A signed Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe (Annexure-C)
- The scribe must be of a lower educational grade than the candidate, not a relative, and not a student of the same institution/exam centre
- The candidate must have applied as a PwBD candidate at the time of application, and submit all required documents to the Observer on the exam day
General Conditions
- The actual number of posts may increase or decrease before the selection process concludes, JKSSB is not legally liable for such variation
- Candidates found submitting fake/fabricated documents or misusing dignitaries’ names/photos face legal action under the Cyber/IT Act
- Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices, and Bluetooth devices are strictly banned in the exam hall
- Multiple applications for the same item number will result in the latest one being considered; appearing in the exam more than once for the same item leads to cancellation and debarment
- The Board’s decision on all matters; eligibility, selection, cadre/department allocation; is final and binding
Contact / Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | JKSSB, Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu / ZamZam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar |
| Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
| Grievance E-mail | ssbjk-grievance.jk.gov.in |
| Advertisement Reference No. | JKSSB-PLAN/17/2025-06 (E-7817791) |
