JKSSB Recruitment 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has started the online application process for the recruitment to 518 posts across various departments of Jammu and Kashmir. The official notification was released under the Advt No. 08 of 2026 . The notification was issued on August 4, 2026 and includes UT Divisional and District Cadre posts. The online application has already started from September 10, 2026 and candidates can submit their applications till October 9, 2026.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
Candidates who possess the eligibility requirements can apply online through the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in. The application process started on September 10 and the last date for submission of the online application form is October 9, 2026. Candidates must check the detailed notification once and check the post-wise requirements before submitting the form. Check the direct apply link for the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
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JKSSSB Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
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JKSSB Notification 2026 Highlights
The recruitment drive covers 518 vacancies in four departments. The Health and Medical Education Department has the highest number of posts with 421 vacancies followed by the Higher Education Department with 48 posts and the Agriculture Production Department with 46 posts. The Labour and Employment Department has 3 vacancies. Check the details related to the recruitment process in the table below.
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board
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Advertisement No.
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08 of 2026
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Notification Date
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August 4, 2026
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Total Vacancies
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518
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Application Start Date
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September 10, 2026
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Last Date to Submit Online Applicatins
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October 9, 2026
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Application Mode
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Online
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Official Website
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jkssb.nic.in
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JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Application Fees
Interested candidates applying for the advertised posts must check the post specific eligibility criteria in order to ascertain their eligibility. Check key details below.
1. Educational Qualification-
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Educational qualifications depend as per the post.
Senior Canning Attendant post requires Matriculation or equivalent qualification with six months training in Fruit Preservation
The Horticulture Technician Grade-IV post requires 10+2 along with one year Basic Horticulture training.
Junior Laboratory Assistant post requires graduation with preference for candidates having a postgraduate diploma in a professional laboratory course in Chemistry
2. Age Limit (As on January 1, 2026)
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The maximum age limit is 40 years for Open Merit candidates.
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The maximum age limit is 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC candidates.
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The maximum age limit is 42 years for Physically Challenged Persons.
3. Other Conditions-
Candidates applying must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate by the last date of application.
Application Fees
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The application fee is Rs 600 for candidates belonging to the general category.
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SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs 500.
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The fee can be paid online through net banking, credit card or debit card.
Steps to Apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps listed below to complete the online application process
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Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
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Click on the link Advertisement Notification No 08 of 2026.
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Complete the online application form with the required details.
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Upload the photograph, signature and other required certificates.
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Pay the application fees online.
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Review the application form once before final submission.
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Submit the form and save a copy for future references