JKSSB Recruitment 2026 – 518 Posts, Last Date Extended till 24.10.2026

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.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Qualification Required

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

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

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

1. 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.
2. Register and fill the form. Copy your name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name from your Matric certificate.
3. 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.
4. Upload your live photograph, signature, category certificate and qualification certificates, then pay the fee online.
5. 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.

Documents Required

Important Links

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.