The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification for 518 vacancies under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026. The online application process has started on 10 September 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 9 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official JKSSB website.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The JKSSB Notification 2026 has been released on its official website at jkssb.nic.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.
JKSSB Notification 2026 – Download PDF
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Overview
Interested candidates can go through the overview table of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board recruitment 2026 to get the complete details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Advertisement Number | 08 of 2026 |
| Notification Date | 4 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 518 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Cadre | UT/Divisional/District Cadre |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 October 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Written/OMR |
| Question Type | Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions |
| Question Language | English |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 of marks assigned to the question |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
JKSSB Vacancy 2026
A total of 518 posts have been advertised under Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026. The department-wise distribution of vacancies is given below:
| Department | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Production Department | 46 |
| Health and Medical Education Department | 421 |
| Higher Education Department | 48 |
| Labour and Employment Department | 3 |
| Total | 518 |
What is the Eligibility Cretiria?
All candidates who want to apply for the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 must meet the educational qualification and age limit criteria.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 differs according to the post, and candidates must possess the prescribed qualification mentioned in Annexure-A of the notification.
- Senior Canning Attendant: Matriculation or equivalent qualification with 6 months’ training in Fruit Preservation.
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with one-year Basic Horticulture training.
- Health Educator: Graduation with Science as prescribed for the post.
- Sanitary Inspector: 10+2 or above along with the prescribed Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health.
- Junior Pharmacist: 10+2 with Science along with the prescribed Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy.
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: Graduation in Science; for Items 179 and 180, preference is given to candidates having a minimum one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Laboratory Course/Chemistry/other relevant Science courses in case of equal merit.
- Â Other posts: Candidates must have the specific educational or technical qualification prescribed against the concerned post in Annexure-A.
- Candidates must have obtained the required qualification on or before 09 October 2026, the application cut-off date, and must produce the original certificates during Document Verification.
Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on January 1, 2026. The maximum age differs according to the candidate’s category.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Domicile Requirement
Candidates applying for the advertised posts must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. They must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format on or before the last date of submission of the online application, i.e. 9 October 2026. The original Domicile Certificate will also be required during Document Verification.
What is the Application Fee?
The JKSSB Recruitment 2026 application fee varies according to the candidate’s category and must be paid online while submitting the application form.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Merit and Other Applicable Categories | ₹600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD | ₹500 |
| Payment Mode | Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The Online application process has started on the official JKSSB website for eligible candidates. Applicants can submit their online forms for the 518 advertised posts from 10 September 2026 to 9 October 2026. Candidates should complete the application carefully before the deadline to avoid rejection or last-minute issues.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Link
How to Apply Online for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following the general steps below:
- Visit the official JKSSB website.
- Open the recruitment/advertisement section.
- Find Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 and Open the online application portal.
- Complete the required registration details.
- Fill in the personal and educational information.
- Select the applicable post/item and cadre preference, wherever required.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment mode.
- Carefully review all details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future use.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process is based on merit obtained in the written/OMR examination, as prescribed for the respective posts in Annexure-A.
- Selection Method: Written/OMR examination merit.
- Examination Type: Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Language of Question Paper: English only.
- Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Merit: Candidates will be considered for selection based on their merit in the written/OMR examination, wherever prescribed against the post.