The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement No. 08 of 2026, dated 4th August 2026, inviting online applications for a total of 518 posts spanning Horticulture Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor, and several other paramedical and technical positions across the Agriculture Production, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education, and Labour and Employment Departments of Jammu and Kashmir. Online applications will open on 10th September 2026 and close on 9th October 2026.
This recruitment, issued under Reference No. JKSSB-PLAN/6/2025-03 (E-7661495), is one of the larger paramedical and technical recruitment drives conducted by JKSSB this year, offering opportunities across multiple districts of both the Kashmir and Jammu divisions.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
- Recruiting Body: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
- Advertisement Number: 08 of 2026, dated 04.08.2026
- Reference Number: JKSSB-PLAN/6/2025-03 (E-7661495)
- Total Vacancies: 518 posts
- Application Mode: Online only
- Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
- Application Last Date: 9 October 2026
- Examination Date: To be notified separately
Complete Department-Wise and Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Agriculture Production Department — 46 Posts
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Canning Attendant (Division of Kashmir) | 1 |
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV (across 12 districts) | 45 |
Horticulture Technician Grade-IV — District-Wise Breakup:
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Srinagar | 3 |
| Budgam | 4 |
| Shopian | 3 |
| Kulgam | 5 |
| Ganderbal | 4 |
| Pulwama | 4 |
| Anantnag | 8 |
| Rajouri | 1 |
| Poonch | 3 |
| Bandipora | 2 |
| Baramulla | 6 |
| Kupwara | 2 |
Health and Medical Education Department — 421 Posts
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Health Educator (Division of Kashmir) | 15 |
| Sanitary Inspector (Division of Kashmir) | 14 |
| Junior Pharmacist (across 11 districts) | 251 |
| Para Medical Assistant | 1 |
| Junior Theatre Technician | 10 |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician | 17 |
| Junior Lab Technician | 40 |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 48 |
| Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker (FMPHW) | 46 |
| Male Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MMPHW) | 19 |
Higher Education Department — 48 Posts
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Division of Kashmir) | 27 |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Division of Jammu) | 21 |
Labour and Employment Department — 3 Posts
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Supervisor (Union Territory cadre) | 3 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Split
JKSSB has published category-wise vacancy figures individually for each post across Open Merit (OM), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes-1 (ST-1), Scheduled Tribes-2 (ST-2), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Residents of Backward Areas (RBA), Areas Adjoining Line of Actual Control/International Border (ALC/IB), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Example — Health Educator (Division of Kashmir), Total 15 posts: OM-6, SC-1, ST-1–2, ST-2–2, OBC-1, ALC/IB-1, RBA-1, EWS-1
Candidates should refer to the complete official notification PDF for the exact category-wise breakup applicable to their specific post and district of interest, since this varies post-by-post and district-by-district across the full 518-post advertisement.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (JKSSB Portal) | Click Here |
| JKSSB Official Website | Click Here |
Age Limit (As on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age | Eligible Birth Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit | 40 years | 1 January 1986 to 1 January 2008 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC | 43 years | 1 January 1983 to 1 January 2008 |
| Physically Challenged Persons | 42 years | 1 January 1984 to 1 January 2008 |
Ex-Servicemen are entitled to an additional age relaxation of up to 3 years beyond the prescribed limit, provided they were not born after 1 January 2008.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
- Senior Canning Attendant: Matriculation or equivalent, along with 6 months of training in Fruit Preservation
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with 1-year Basic Horticulture training from a Government/UGC-recognized institution or ICAR institute
- Health Educator: Graduation with Science
- Sanitary Inspector: 10+2 or above with a minimum 2-year Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health
- Junior Pharmacist: 10+2 Science with a Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy
- Para Medical Assistant: 10+2 with a Diploma in Para Medical Assistant Course
- Junior Theatre Technician: Matriculation or above with a Degree/Diploma in Operational Theatre Technology
- Junior Ophthalmic Technician: Matriculation or above with a Degree/Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician Course
- Junior Lab Technician: Matriculation or above with a minimum 2-year Diploma/Degree in Lab Technology
- Junior Staff Nurse: Matriculation with Science, along with a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery
- FMPHW/MMPHW: Matriculation or above with Science, along with the respective Diploma (minimum 1 year for MMPHW)
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: Graduate degree with Science (preference given to candidates with a Post Graduate Diploma in a professional laboratory course)
- Supervisor: Matriculation or equivalent
Pay Scale / Salary
| Post Category | Pay Level | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor, Senior Canning Attendant | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Junior Pharmacist, Para Medical Assistant, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Staff Nurse | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Sanitary Inspector | Level-6D | ₹35,800 – ₹1,13,200 |
| Health Educator | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | ₹500 |
Payment is accepted online only, through Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted or carried forward against any other examination or recruitment.
Selection Process
Selection for all 518 posts under this advertisement will be made purely on the basis of merit obtained in a Written/OMR Examination — there is no interview stage for any post in this recruitment. The examination will be Objective Type with Multiple Choice Questions, conducted in English only, with a negative marking of 25% of the marks assigned for each wrong answer. The exact examination date, venue, and detailed syllabus will be notified separately by JKSSB in due course.
How to Apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JKSSB website (jkssb.nic.in) and carefully review the complete Advertisement Notification before applying.
- Fill in the online application form — no other mode of application submission is accepted.
- Specify the exact item number(s)/post(s) you wish to apply for; note that only one application per item number is permitted.
- Upload a live photograph, signature (10-20 KB), category certificate (maximum 100 KB PDF), and self-attested qualification certificates (maximum 100 KB PDF each).
- Pay the applicable application fee online through Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card.
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission — no changes are permitted after the application has been submitted.
- Print and preserve a copy of the submitted application for future reference, especially for the Document Verification stage.
- Do not submit a hard copy of the application to the JKSSB office under any circumstances.
- In-service candidates must forward a signed printout of their application through their Head of Department to the JKSSB Secretary by the specified Document Verification deadline.
Documents Required
- Domicile Certificate of Jammu & Kashmir (valid as on the cut-off date)
- Educational qualification certificates, as prescribed for the specific post applied for
- Birth Certificate/Matriculation Certificate, as proof of date of birth
- Category Certificate in the prescribed format, valid as on the cut-off date (for reserved category candidates)
- Form-XIV Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, as per J&K Reservation Rules, 2005
- PwBD Certificate along with Annexures B and C (self-attested), for candidates applying under the PwBD category
- Bonafide Certificate, required if the qualifying degree is from a university/institute outside J&K (excluding Central Universities)
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs, not older than 6 months and dated
- A valid original photo identity proof (Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, or School/College/University/Employer ID)
About JKSSB
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is the primary recruitment body responsible for conducting selection examinations for various non-gazetted posts under the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, including technical, paramedical, and administrative positions across departments such as Agriculture, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education, and Labour and Employment. JKSSB conducts merit-based selection through written/OMR examinations for its recruitment drives.
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