The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026, dated 04 August 2026, inviting online applications from eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for UT / Divisional / District Cadre posts in various departments under direct recruitment.
The JKSSB Recruitment 2026 is for 518 posts in the Agriculture Production, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education and Labour and Employment Departments. Online applications opened on 10 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 09 October 2026. Selection will be through an objective-type written examination. This article covers vacancy details, pay scale, eligibility, official notification and the apply-online link.
JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 – 518 Posts
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Post Name |
Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW / MMPHW, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV & Other Posts |
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| Total Vacancies |
518 Posts |
| Age Limit |
18–40 years (OM) as on 01.01.2026 | Relaxation for reserved categories |
| Salary |
Level-2 ₹19,900–63,200 to Level-6D ₹35,800–1,13,200 (post-wise) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Post-specific as per Annexure-A (10+2 / Diploma / Degree / Technical certificates) |
| Application Fee |
₹600 (General) | ₹500 (SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD) |
| Selection Process |
Objective Type Written Examination + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
UT / Divisional / District Cadre posts across Jammu & Kashmir |
| Last Date |
09 October 2026 |
✅ JKSSB Advertisement No 08 of 2026 Department / Post Wise List:
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Department |
No of Vacancies |
Major Posts (indicative) |
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Health and Medical Education Department |
421 | Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, Lab / Theatre / Ophthalmic Technicians, Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Para Medical Assistant |
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Higher Education Department |
48 | Junior Laboratory Assistant and related posts |
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Agriculture Production Department |
46 | Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Senior Canning Attendant and related posts |
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Labour and Employment Department |
03 | Supervisor |
✅ JKSSB Advertisement No 08 of 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Particular |
Age (as on 01.01.2026) |
Requirement |
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Open Merit (OM) |
40 years (born between 01.01.1986 and 01.01.2008) |
Valid J&K Domicile Certificate on or before 09.10.2026 and post-specific qualification as per Annexure-A |
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SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC |
43 years (born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008) |
Same domicile rule + valid category certificate and prescribed qualification |
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Physically Challenged Person |
42 years (born between 01.01.1984 and 01.01.2008) |
Same domicile rule + PwBD certificate and prescribed qualification |
✅ JKSSB Advertisement No 08 of 2026 Selection Process:
Selection will be through a written examination followed by document verification. Questions will be set in English only.
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Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination
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Negative marking: one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer
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Document Verification of domicile, age, category and qualification certificates
✅ JKSSB Advertisement No 08 of 2026 Application Fee:
- General category: ₹600
- SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD: ₹500
- Payment only through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Fee once paid is not refundable.
✅ JKSSB Advertisement No 08 of 2026 Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
04 August 2026 |
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Date of Commencement of Online Application |
10 September 2026 |
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Last Date / Cut-off for Online Application |
09 October 2026 |
✅ JKSSB Advertisement No 08 of 2026 Important Links:
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JKSSB Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 PDF |
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JKSSB Apply Online |
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JKSSB Official Website |
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Join IndGovtJobs Daily Job Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Eligible J&K domicile candidates must submit the online form on the JKSSB portal on or before 09 October 2026. Only one application per item number is allowed. Do not send a hard copy to JKSSB except as required for in-service candidates at document verification.
- Step 1: Read Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 and Annexure-A for item number, cadre, pay level, qualification and category-wise vacancies.
- Step 2: Open www.jkssb.nic.in, log in and fill the online application for the chosen item number(s).
- Step 3: Upload live photograph, signature (10–20 KB), category certificate (max 100 KB PDF) and qualification / experience certificates (self-attested, max 100 KB PDF).
- Step 4: Pay ₹600 or ₹500 online and submit after preview. No change is allowed after final submission.
- Step 5: Take a printout for Document Verification. In-service candidates must forward a signed printout through their Head of Department to the Secretary, JKSSB, by the last date of DV.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in JKSSB Advertisement No. 08 of 2026?
518 posts — Health and Medical Education 421, Higher Education 48, Agriculture Production 46 and Labour and Employment 03.
What is the last date for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
09 October 2026. This is also the cut-off date for domicile certificate and online application.
What is the salary for JKSSB 518 posts?
Pay is post-specific, from Level-2 ₹19,900–63,200 up to Level-6D ₹35,800–1,13,200. Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse and several technician posts are generally Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100.
What is the selection process for JKSSB Advt. 08 of 2026?
Objective-type multiple choice written examination in English, with one-fourth negative marking, followed by document verification.
Can candidates from outside Jammu & Kashmir apply?
No. Applicants must be domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and hold a valid domicile certificate issued on or before 09.10.2026.
Where will selected JKSSB candidates be posted?
On UT, Divisional or District Cadre posts in Jammu & Kashmir, as per the item number and cadre indicated in Annexure-A.