You now have until 24.10.2026 to apply for 518 posts under JKSSB Advertisement No. 08 of 2026. JKSSB moved the last date back from 09.10.2026 in a notice issued on 09.10.2026. Most of these jobs are in health: 421 of the 518 posts are with the Health and Medical Education Department, and Junior Pharmacist alone has 211 posts. 490 of the 518 posts are for the Kashmir division, so check the item number and district before you apply.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Matric, 10+2 or Graduate (by post)
📌 Vacancies
518 Posts
💰 Salary
Starts Rs 15,900 to 35,800
🗓️ Last Date
24.10.2026 (extended)
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Lab Technician, FMPHW, MMPHW and 9 other posts (14 posts in all) |
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 dated 04.08.2026 (Ref: JKSSB-PLAN/6/2025-03). Last date extended by a notice dated 09.10.2026 |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Total Vacancies | 518 (Open Merit 221, SC 54, ST-1 63, ST-2 52, OBC 32, ALC/IB 22, RBA 38, EWS 36) |
| Qualification | Matric, 10+2 or Graduate, depending on the post (see Qualification Required below) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written (OMR) exam → Document Verification |
| Pay Scale | Starts at Rs 15,900 to Rs 35,800 a month, depending on the post (see Salary and Benefits below) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at jkssb.nic.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | JKSSB Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 04.08.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10.09.2026 |
| Original Last Date | 09.10.2026 |
| Extension Notice Date | 09.10.2026 |
| New Last Date to Apply Online | 24.10.2026 |
| Age Counted As On | 01.01.2026 |
| Syllabus | Will be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in |
| Exam Date and Centres | Not announced. JKSSB will notify them separately |
| Admit Card | About one week before the exam, on jkssb.nic.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Merit, OBC, RBA and ALC/IB | Rs 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs 500 |
| How to Pay | Online only: Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card |
| Refund | No refund under any circumstances. The fee is not adjusted against any other exam. Applications without the fee are rejected |
Vacancy Details
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Production Department (Director Horticulture) | 46 |
| Health and Medical Education Department (Director Health Services Kashmir) | 421 |
| Higher Education Department (Director Colleges) | 48 |
| Labour and Employment Department (Labour Commissioner) | 3 |
| Total | 518 |
| Post | Department | Item Nos. | Cadre | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Canning Attendant | Agriculture Production | 104 | Kashmir division | 1 |
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV | Agriculture Production | 105 to 116 | 12 districts (10 Kashmir, 2 Jammu) | 45 |
| Health Educator | Health and Medical Education | 117 | Kashmir division | 15 |
| Sanitary Inspector | Health and Medical Education | 118 | Kashmir division | 14 |
| Junior Pharmacist | Health and Medical Education | 119 to 128 | 10 Kashmir districts | 211 |
| Para Medical Assistant | Health and Medical Education | 129 | Bandipora | 1 |
| Junior Theatre Technician | Health and Medical Education | 130 to 134 | 5 Kashmir districts | 10 |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician | Health and Medical Education | 135 to 141 | 7 Kashmir districts | 17 |
| Junior Lab Technician | Health and Medical Education | 142 to 151 | 10 Kashmir districts | 40 |
| Junior Staff Nurse | Health and Medical Education | 152 to 159 | 8 Kashmir districts | 48 |
| FMPHW (Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker) | Health and Medical Education | 160 to 169 | 10 Kashmir districts | 46 |
| MMPHW (Male Multi-Purpose Health Worker) | Health and Medical Education | 170 to 178 | 9 Kashmir districts | 19 |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Higher Education | 179 and 180 | Kashmir division (27), Jammu division (21) | 48 |
| Supervisor | Labour and Employment | 181 | UT cadre (whole Union Territory) | 3 |
| Total | 78 items | 518 |
Item numbers run from 104 to 181. The full district-wise and category-wise breakup for every item is in Annexure A of the official notification.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 221 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST-1) | 63 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST-2) | 52 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 32 |
| Residents of areas adjoining the Line of Actual Control or International Border (ALC/IB) | 22 |
| Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) | 38 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 36 |
| Total | 518 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Domicile | You must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (a permanent resident). You need a valid Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format, valid on or before the cut-off date. |
| Cut-off Date | This is the date by which you must already hold every qualification and certificate. The notice ties it to the last date to apply. The extension notice only changes that date, so treat 24.10.2026 as your cut-off and check jkssb.nic.in if you are unsure. |
| Educational Qualification | Matric, 10+2 or a Science degree, plus a diploma or training for most posts. The exact need for each post is in the table below. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026 for Open Merit. Reserved categories get a higher limit, shown in the table below. Check your age eligibility → |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per item number. You can apply for more than one item. Write your name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name exactly as in your Matric certificate. You cannot change them after you submit. |
| Category | Maximum Age | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 | 01.01.1986 to 01.01.2008 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST-1) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST-2) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| ALC/IB (areas near the Line of Actual Control or International Border) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 43 | 01.01.1983 to 01.01.2008 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 42 | 01.01.1984 to 01.01.2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Deduct your years of service from your age. The result can be at most 3 years above the limit for the post | Not born after 01.01.2008 |
So if you were born on 01.01.1984, you are too old for Open Merit, because the cut is 01.01.1986. You are still eligible as SC, ST, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS or OBC, where the limit is 43. Your age is counted on 01.01.2026, not on the last date to apply.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 01.01.2026 and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 40 year band (up to 43 for most reserved categories).
Open the Age CalculatorQualification Required
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Canning Attendant (Item 104) | Matric or equal, plus 6 months of training in Fruit Preservation. |
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV (Items 105 to 116) | 10+2, plus one year of Basic Horticulture training. |
| Health Educator (Item 117) | Graduation with Science from any recognised university. |
| Sanitary Inspector (Item 118) | 10+2 or above, plus a Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health of at least 2 years, from a recognised institute, the State Medical Faculty or the Jammu and Kashmir State Para Medical Council. |
| Junior Pharmacist (Items 119 to 128) | 10+2 with Science, plus a Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institute. |
| Para Medical Assistant (Item 129) | 10+2, plus a Diploma in the Para Medical Assistant course from a recognised institute. |
| Junior Theatre Technician (Items 130 to 134) | Matric or above, plus a Degree or Diploma in Operational Theatre Technology from a recognised institute. |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician (Items 135 to 141) | Matric or above, plus a Degree or Diploma in the Ophthalmic Technician course from a recognised institute. |
| Junior Lab Technician (Items 142 to 151) | Matric or above, plus a Diploma in Lab Technician of at least 2 years or a degree in Lab Technology, from a recognised institute, the State Medical Faculty or the Jammu and Kashmir State Paramedical Council. |
| Junior Staff Nurse (Items 152 to 159) | Matric or above with Science, plus a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from a recognised institute. |
| FMPHW (Items 160 to 169) | Matric or above with Science, plus a Diploma in FMPHW from a recognised institute. |
| MMPHW (Items 170 to 178) | Matric or above, plus a Diploma in MMPHW of at least one year, from a recognised institute, the State Medical Faculty or the State Para Medical Council. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Items 179 and 180) | Graduate with Science (a BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or related subjects). If merit is equal, a candidate with a Post Graduate Diploma in a professional lab course (at least one year) gets preference. |
| Supervisor (Item 181) | Matriculation or equal exam from any recognised university or board. |
Note: For Senior Canning Attendant and Horticulture Technician, your training certificate must come from a government institution, a recognised university, an agricultural or horticultural university, an ICAR institute, or another body authorised by the government to run the course. Candidates with any other qualification are rejected at any stage.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written (OMR) Exam | Objective, multiple-choice questions, in English only. A wrong answer costs one-fourth of the marks for that question. OMR means you shade bubbles on a sheet that a machine reads. The notice does not give the total marks, the time allowed or the exam date. |
| 2. Admit Card | You download it from jkssb.nic.in about one week before the exam and carry the printout. JKSSB will not send it by post. |
| 3. Document Verification | Only shortlisted candidates are called. You bring original documents, self-attested copies, the printed application form, two recent colour photos and an original photo ID. No travel or daily allowance is paid. |
| 4. Final Selection | Merit in the written exam only. If you applied for several items, the final post is given on your merit and your preferences. The board’s decision is final. |
In short: your marks in the written exam decide your rank. The notice lists no interview or physical test, and the document check only confirms you are eligible. A missing or invalid document on that day can cancel your candidature.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level 2 (Rs 19,900 to 63,200) | Senior Canning Attendant, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Laboratory Assistant and Supervisor (117 posts) |
| Pay scale SL-2 (Rs 15,900 to 50,400) | Horticulture Technician Grade-IV (45 posts). The notice prints this scale as SL-2 |
| Pay Level 4 (Rs 25,500 to 81,100) | Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Theatre Technician and Para Medical Assistant (327 posts) |
| Pay Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400) | Health Educator (15 posts) |
| Pay Level 6D (Rs 35,800 to 1,13,200) | Sanitary Inspector (14 posts) |
| Allowances and Benefits | Not specified in notification. Service conditions follow the rules of the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
In plain terms, a Pay Level is a government pay grade: the first figure is where you start and the second is the top of the band. 327 of the 518 posts are at Level 4, which starts at Rs 25,500 before allowances.
How to Apply
- Go to the official JKSSB website, jkssb.nic.in, and open the online application link for Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026. The notice says the portal steps are posted there separately.
- Register and fill the form. Copy your name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name from your Matric certificate.
- Choose the item numbers you want. Each item is one post in one district or division, and you cannot change your cadre and department preferences later.
- Upload your live photograph, signature, category certificate and qualification certificates, then pay the fee online.
- Check the whole form once more, submit it, note your application number and print the form. You need the printout at Document Verification.
Note: Only online applications are accepted. Do not send the printed form to the JKSSB office by post, email or in person. In-service candidates must also get a certificate signed and stamped by their Head of Department.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
Resize your photo and signature to the exact size the form will accept. The notice asks for a signature of 10 KB to 20 KB, and certificates as PDFs up to 100 KB.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Live Photograph | Upload with the form. The notice gives no separate size for it. A blurred or unclear photo gets the application rejected. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Upload with the form. Size 10 KB to 20 KB. A blurred signature gets the application rejected. |
| Matric Certificate | Your name, date of birth and parents’ names on the form must match it exactly. |
| Domicile Certificate | In the prescribed format and valid on or before the cut-off date. Bring the original to Document Verification. |
| Category Certificate (SC, ST, RBA, OBC, EWS, ALC/IB, PwBD) | In the prescribed format and valid on the cut-off date. Upload it as a PDF up to 100 KB. You get no second chance to upload it later. |
| Qualification and Experience Certificates | Self-attested (signed by you as a true copy). PDF up to 100 KB, as needed for your post. |
| Ex-Servicemen Papers | A Form XIV certificate signed by the competent authority, plus an affidavit sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate. Both are needed at Document Verification. |
| Bonafide Certificate | Needed if your degree is from a university or college outside Jammu and Kashmir that is not a Central University. It must be in the Board’s format, from the university’s Controller or Registrar. |
| Scribe Papers (PwBD only) | If you want a scribe (a person who writes the exam for you), bring your disability certificate, Annexure-B (a government doctor’s certificate that you cannot write properly), Annexure-C (your undertaking for using your own scribe), and the scribe’s ID and qualification proof. |
| Photos and ID for the Exam and Verification Days | Two recent colour passport photos (not older than 6 months, with the date shown) and one original photo ID, such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport, or a school, college, university or employer ID. |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Download Last Date Extension Notice (PDF) | Download Extension Notice PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | JKSSB Official Website |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not wait for the last day. The board warns that the website slows down or fails to log in when many people apply together.
- Do not type your name, date of birth or parents’ names from memory. Copy them from your Matric certificate, because a mismatch can cancel your candidature at Document Verification, and no changes are allowed after you submit.
- Choose your item numbers carefully. The board will not change your cadre and department preferences once you fill them.
- Do not upload a blurred photo or signature. The board rejects such applications at once, and the signature must be 10 KB to 20 KB.
- Do not upload a category certificate in the wrong format. Only the prescribed format is accepted, and you cannot upload another one later.
- Do not send more than one form for the same item number. If you apply twice and sit the exam twice for that item, you can be banned from JKSSB exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new last date for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
The last date is now 24.10.2026, moved from 09.10.2026 by a notice dated 09.10.2026.
How many posts are there in JKSSB Advertisement No. 08 of 2026?
There are 518 posts: 46 in Agriculture Production, 421 in Health and Medical Education, 48 in Higher Education and 3 in Labour and Employment.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Junior Pharmacist has the most, with 211 posts spread over 10 Kashmir districts, and Pulwama alone has 40.
Who can apply for these posts?
You must be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir with a valid Domicile Certificate, and you must have the qualification for your post by the cut-off date.
What is the age limit?
The limit is 40 years for Open Merit and 43 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC, counted on 01.01.2026, and PwBD candidates get 42.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 600, or Rs 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD, and you pay it online only with no refund.
How will I be selected?
You are selected on your marks in the written OMR exam only, followed by Document Verification, and the exam date is not announced yet.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, you can apply for different item numbers, but only one application is allowed for each item number, and the final post is given on merit and your preferences.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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