JKSSB recruitment 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued the recruitment notification for 518 vacancies across various UT, divisional and district cadre posts under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026. The notification was released on August 4, 2026, inviting applications for several technical and healthcare positions in different departments.The online application process will commence on September 10, 2026, and remain open until October 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official JKSSB website within the prescribed timeline.Recruitment announced for multiple technical and healthcare postsThe recruitment drive covers vacancies for Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker (FMPHW), Male Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MMPHW), Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Theatre Technician, Supervisor, Senior Canning Attendant and Para Medical Assistant.JKSSB Recruitment 2026 highlights
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Post-wise vacancy detailsThe 518 vacancies have been distributed across multiple departments and districts.
The vacancies are spread across districts including Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Rajouri and Poonch, along with UT and divisional cadre posts.• Direct link to check and download the JKSSB notification 2026 PDF• Direct link to visit the official website JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteriaEducational qualifications vary according to the post.Junior Pharmacist: 10+2 with Science and a Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institute.Junior Staff Nurse: Matric or above with Science and a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery.Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with one-year Basic Horticulture training.Junior Lab Technician: Matric or above with a two-year diploma in Lab Technician course or a degree in Lab Technology.Junior Laboratory Assistant: Graduate with Science. Preference will be given to candidates holding a postgraduate diploma in a professional laboratory course.Applicants must be domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate.Upper age limit
JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Application feeCandidates belonging to the General and OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs 600. The fee for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates is Rs 500.The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Once paid, it will not be refunded.JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Selection processSelection will be based on merit secured in the Written/OMR Examination comprising objective-type multiple-choice questions in English. A negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect answer.Candidates shortlisted in the written examination will be called for document verification. The examination date and centre details will be announced separately on the official JKSSB website.
