The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has published an official recruitment advertisement (Notification No. 08 of 2026, dated 04.08.2026) inviting online applications for 518 vacancies across Union Territory (UT), Divisional, and District Cadres. This recruitment drive covers multiple departments, including the Health and Medical Education Department, Agriculture Production Department, Higher Education Department, and Labour & Employment Department. Eligible candidates who are domiciled in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir can submit their application forms online through the official portal from September 10, 2026, to October 9, 2026.
JKSSB Recruitment 08/2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Notification No. | Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 (Dated: 04.08.2026) |
| Post Name | Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, Horticulture Technician, Junior Lab Assistant, etc. |
| No. of Posts | 518 Vacancies |
| Job Category | UT / Divisional / District Cadre Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Jammu and Kashmir (UT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Scheduled Date |
| Advertisement Release Date | August 4, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 9, 2026 |
| Examination Date | To be notified separately on the official portal |
JKSSB UT/Divisional/District Cadre 08/2026 Vacancy Details
JKSSB has notified 518 vacancies across four indenting departments in Jammu & Kashmir, with the largest share of openings under the Health and Medical Education Department. The posts are categorized under UT, Divisional (Jammu & Kashmir divisions), and various District Cadres.
| Department Name | Number of Vacancies | Cadre Type |
| Health and Medical Education Department | 421 | Divisional & District Cadres |
| Higher Education Department | 48 | Divisional Cadres (Jammu / Kashmir) |
| Agriculture Production Department | 46 | Divisional & District Cadres |
| Labour and Employment Department | 03 | UT Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 518 | — |
Key Post-Wise Breakup
- Junior Pharmacist: 215 posts across multiple districts (Budgam, Pulwama, Kulgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, etc.)
- Junior Staff Nurse: 48 posts
- Junior Laboratory Assistant (Higher Education): 48 posts (27 in Kashmir Division, 21 in Jammu Division)
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 45 posts across Kashmir & Jammu districts
- Female Multipurpose Health Worker (FMPHW): 37 posts
- Junior Lab Technician (Health): 33 posts
- Male Multipurpose Health Worker (MMPHW): 16 posts
- Sanitary Inspector: 14 posts (Kashmir Division)
- Health Educator: 15 posts (Kashmir Division)
- Junior Theatre Technician: 08 posts
- Junior Ophthalmic Technician: 07 posts
- Supervisor (Labour Dept): 03 posts
- Senior Canning Attendant & Para Medical Assistant: 02 posts
Education Details
Here are the detailed educational qualifications for the posts advertised under JKSSB Notification No. 08 of 2026, presented in a table format:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Canning Attendant | Matric or its equivalent qualification with 06 (six) months training in Fruit Preservation. |
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV | 10+2 with one year Basic Horticulture training passed. |
| Health Educator | Graduation with Science from any recognized University. |
| Sanitary Inspector | 10+2 or above qualification with a minimum 2-year Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health from any recognized Institute / State Medical Faculty / J&K State Para Medical Council. |
| Junior Pharmacist | Minimum 10+2 with Science having a Degree / Diploma in Pharmacy Course from any recognized Institute. |
| Para Medical Assistant | 10+2 with a Diploma in Para Medical Assistant Course from any recognized Institute. |
| Junior Theatre Technician | Matric or above qualification and having a Degree / Diploma in Operational Theatre Technology Course from any recognized Institute. |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician | Matric or above qualification and having a Degree / Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician Course from any recognized Institute. |
| Junior Lab. Technician | Matric or above qualification with a minimum two years diploma in Lab Technician or having a degree in Lab technology course from any recognized Institute / State Medical Faculty / J&K State Paramedical Council. |
| Junior Staff Nurse | Matric or above qualification with Science and having a diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from any recognized Institute. |
| FMPHW | Matric or above qualification with Science & Diploma in FMPHW from any recognized Institute. |
| MMPHW | Matric or above qualification with a minimum one year or above Diploma in MMPHW from any recognized Institute / State Medical Faculty / State Para Medical Council. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Graduate with Science (Preference shall be given to candidates having obtained Post Graduate Diploma in professional Lab. Course in Chemistry/other Science). |
| Supervisor | Matriculation or its equivalent examination from any recognized University or Board of Examination. |
Note: For the posts of Senior Canning Attendant and Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, the prescribed training certificate must be issued by an authorized Central/State/UT government institution, a recognized university, an ICAR institute, or a specifically accredited institution.
Salary
Appointments will carry monthly pay under the Revised Pay Matrix as applicable to each post:
- Health Educator & Sanitary Inspector: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) / Level-6D (₹35,800 – ₹1,13,200)
- Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Lab Technician, Ophthalmic & Theatre Technicians: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
- FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Lab Assistant, Senior Canning Attendant, Supervisor: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: SL-2 (₹15,900 – ₹50,400)
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Applicants must meet the following age limits based on their category:
| Category | Maximum Age Limit | Born Not Before | Born Not After |
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC/IB / EWS / OBC | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 42 Years | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service period deducted from actual age (up to 3 years over max age) | As per rules | 01.01.2008 |
Domicile Requirement: Candidates must be permanent residents / Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and hold a valid Domicile Certificate issued on or before October 9, 2026.
Selection Process
The selection for all advertised posts will be carried out through the following stages:
- Written / OMR Examination: Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions set exclusively in English. There will be a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks (one-fourth) for each incorrect answer.
- Merit List Preparation: Category-wise merit lists will be prepared based on marks secured in the written examination.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must present their original educational, domicile, date of birth, and category certificates before the Document Verification Committee.
Application Fee
- General / Open Merit (OM) Candidates: ₹600/-
- SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD Candidates: ₹500/-
- Payment Mode: Online only via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card (non-refundable).
How to Apply
- Visit the official JKSSB application portal at www.jkssb.nic.in.
- Register your profile by providing basic details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number.
- Navigate to the online application link for Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026.
- Fill in your personal background, domicile information, educational qualifications, and category details.
- Select your desired post items and indicate your preferences carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature (10 KB to 20 KB), category certificate (up to 100 KB in PDF), and educational certificates.
- Pay the requisite application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review all entered details, submit the form, and download a printed copy of the confirmation page for document verification.
Important Links
| JKSSB UT/Divisional/District Cadre Recruitment 08/2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| JKSSB UT/Divisional/District Cadre Apply Online Link | Click Here |
