JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 for 518 posts in four departments. The posts include Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Pharmacist, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor and other posts. Eligible Jammu & Kashmir domicile holders can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 9 October 2026 through the official JKSSB website.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 08 of 2026 |
| Notification Date | 4 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 518 |
| Application Start | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
- The recruitment covers the Agriculture Production, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education, and Labor and Employment Departments.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Production Department | 46 |
| Health and Medical Education Department | 421 |
| Higher Education Department | 48 |
| Labour and Employment Department | 3 |
| Total | 518 |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile: Applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must have a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority by the cut-off date of 9 October 2026.
- Educational qualification: Qualification is different for each post.
- Senior Canning Attendant: Matriculation/equivalent with 6 months’ Fruit Preservation training.
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with one year Basic Horticulture training.
- Junior Pharmacist: 10+2 Science with a Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy.
- Junior Staff Nurse: Matric with Science and Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery.
- Junior Lab Technician: Matric or above with the required Lab Technology Diploma/Degree.
- Health Educator: Graduation with Science.
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: Graduate degree with Science.
- Supervisor: Matriculation or equivalent. – Candidates must have the required qualification by the cut-off date. If an equivalent qualification is claimed, an Equivalence Certificate may be required.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | 40 years |
| SC/ST-1/ST-2 | 43 years |
| RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC | 43 years |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 years |
- Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.
- The source also provides specific date-of-birth limits for each category.
- Ex-Servicemen can receive the permitted age benefit by deducting their period of military service, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹600 |
| SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD | ₹500 |
- The fee must be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
- The application fee is not refundable.
- Applications submitted without the required fee will be rejected.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Selection will be based on merit in a Written/OMR Examination.
- There is no interview stage for these posts.
- The examination will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The question paper will be in English.
- There will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
- Examination date, venue and syllabus will be announced separately by JKSSB.
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How to Apply Online for the JKSSB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JKSSB website.

- Read Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 carefully.

- Select the correct item number/post.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Check all details before final submission.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future use.
- Only one application is allowed for each item number. Applications through other modes will not be accepted.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 4 August 2026 |
| Application Starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 October 2026 |
- The examination date and centre have not been specified in the notification and will be announced separately.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Important Links
- official JKSSB website
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many posts are available in JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
A total of 518 vacancies are notified across four departments.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 9 October 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
It depends on the post. Qualifications range from Matriculation to 10+2 with relevant diploma and Science graduation.