JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 518 Horticulture Technician, Junior Staff Nurse and More Posts

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• The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), commonly known as JKSSB, has released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026, dated 4 August 2026, inviting online applications for 518 UT/Divisional/District Cadre posts across four departments: Agriculture Production Department, Health and Medical Education Department, Higher Education Department, and Labour and Employment Department. Online applications can be submitted from 10 September 2026 to 24 October 2026.

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JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Who is recruiting: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), on behalf of four indenting departments
• Departments and posts: Agriculture Production Department (Senior Canning Attendant, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV - 46 posts), Health and Medical Education Department (Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Pharmacist, Para Medical Assistant, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW - 421 posts), Higher Education Department (Junior Laboratory Assistant - 48 posts), Labour and Employment Department (Supervisor - 3 posts)
• Total vacancies: 518
• Who can apply: Domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir who meet the post-specific educational qualification and age criteria
• Application start date: 10 September 2026
• Application last date: 24 October 2026
• Application mode: Online only, at www.jkssb.nic.in
• Job location: Various districts of Jammu & Kashmir (Kashmir and Jammu divisions)

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• The date and venue/centre of the examination will be notified separately on the official website. No representation or request for change in examination date or centre will be entertained.
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JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

• JKSSB has notified a total of 518 vacancies across four departments. The Commission has clarified that the actual number of posts may increase or decrease before completion of the selection process, and JKSSB is not legally liable for such variation. The category-wise vacancy break-up (Open Merit, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes-1, Scheduled Tribes-2, Other Backward Classes, Residents of areas adjoining Line of Actual Control/International Border, Residents of Backward Areas, and Economically Weaker Sections) is given in parentheses in the table below.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026. The maximum age limit varies by category, as shown below.
• Every Ex-Servicemen who has served in the Armed Forces is allowed to deduct the period of such service from their actual age; if the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum age limit for the post by more than 3 years, they are deemed to satisfy the age condition, provided the candidate is not born after 1 January 2008.

Qualification

• Qualification is specific to each post and district, as listed in the vacancy tables above (Annexure-A of the notification). Candidates declared qualified/shortlisted for Document Verification must produce original certificates as proof of having acquired the prescribed qualification strictly on or before the cut-off date. Any candidate holding a qualification other than as prescribed is not eligible, and such candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce an Equivalence Certificate when required by the Board.
• Qualification varies by post, ranging from Matriculation (Supervisor, Senior Canning Attendant) to 10+2 with a diploma (Horticulture Technician, Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, and other paramedical posts) to a Graduate degree with Science (Health Educator, Junior Laboratory Assistant). Full post-wise qualification is listed in the vacancy tables.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• Fee can be paid only through online mode (Net Banking, Credit or Debit cards). Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, with no representation entertained. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Salary

• Pay scale is specific to each post, ranging from Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) for posts like Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Laboratory Assistant, and Supervisor, up to Level-6D (Rs. 35,800–113,200) for Sanitary Inspector and Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–112,400) for Health Educator. Junior Pharmacist, Para Medical Assistant, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Lab Technician, and Junior Staff Nurse carry Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100). Senior Canning Attendant carries Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200). Refer to the vacancy tables above for the exact pay level of each specific post.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Selection for all posts in this advertisement is made purely on the basis of merit obtained in a Written/OMR Examination - there is no interview stage for these posts. The examination consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions, set in English language only. There is negative marking of one-fourth (25%) of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer. The date, venue, and syllabus for the examination will be notified separately on the JKSSB website.
• Admission to the examination is provisional; the Board does not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for eligibility at the time of the written examination. Ineligible candidates, once identified, will not be allowed to participate in subsequent stages, and issuance of an Admit Card does not confer any right to participation in later stages of selection.

Document Verification (DV)

• Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must appear with original documents along with self-attested photocopies, including Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate, and qualification certificates, all of which must be legally valid on or before the cut-off date. Failure to appear for DV or to produce the required original documents on the scheduled date will result in the candidate not being considered for selection. No TA/DA is paid for participation in the written test or document verification.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Domicile Certificate of Jammu & Kashmir, issued by the competent authority, valid up to the cut-off date
• Educational qualification certificates as prescribed for the specific post
• Birth Certificate/Matriculation Certificate (for date of birth)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST-1/ST-2/OBC/EWS/ALC-IB/RBA), in the prescribed format, valid as on the cut-off date
• Certificate in Form-XIV for Ex-Servicemen candidates, as per Rule 18 of Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules, 2005
• Person with Disability Certificate (self-attested) for PwBD candidates, along with Annexure-B and Annexure-C if availing Scribe/compensatory time
• Bonafide Certificate (Board-prescribed format) for candidates with a degree from a University/Institute outside J&K (other than Central Universities)
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months, with date mentioned)
• Original valid photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, School/College/University ID Card, or Employer ID Card

How to Apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official JKSSB website, www.jkssb.nic.in, and go through the Advertisement Notification and instructions carefully.
• Fill the online application form; applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
• Clearly indicate the item number(s)/post(s) being applied for; only one application per item number is allowed.
• Upload a live photograph, signature (10 KB–20 KB), category certificate (max 100 KB PDF), and qualification/experience certificates (self-attested, max 100 KB PDF) as required for the post.
• Pay the applicable application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
• Review all entries carefully before final submission, since no changes are entertained after submission.
• Take a printout of the submitted application form and preserve it for Document Verification; do not submit the hard copy to the JKSSB office in person, by post, or by email.
• In-service candidates must additionally forward a signed and stamped printout of the application, along with the certificate at the end of the form, through their Head of Department to the Secretary, JKSSB, by the last date of Document Verification.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Name, date of birth, father's name, and mother's name must be entered exactly as in the Matriculation Certificate, or candidature may be cancelled at the time of Document Verification.
• Requests for change or correction in the application form, once submitted, will not be entertained under any circumstances.
• Only one application is allowed per item number; multiple applications for the same item will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
• Requests for modification of cadre/department preferences, once filled, will not be entertained.
• Applications with blurred or illegible photographs/signatures will be rejected summarily.
• Candidates must carry two recent passport-size photographs and an original photo ID to the examination venue, failing which they will not be allowed to appear.
• Use of mobile phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices, or any communication-capable device is strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
• Candidates found using fake/fabricated applications or misusing any dignitary's name/photo are liable for legal action under the Cyber/IT Act.
• The decision of the Board on eligibility, selection, examination conduct, and merit list preparation is final and binding; no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
• Grievances regarding excess fee payment can be raised through the official grievance e-mail of JKSSB only; chargeback requests are not entertained.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here
• Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or graduation in relevant paramedical, laboratory, or horticulture fields can also explore more Paramedical Government Jobs and Diploma and Degree Holder Government Jobs available across India. Those interested in similar UT and state selection board recruitments can also check the latest JKSSB Recruitment 2026 notifications for other advertisements.
• Applicants looking for more opportunities within the region can browse the latest Jammu and Kashmir Government Jobs across various departments. Candidates with a Science background can also check Junior Laboratory Assistant Jobs and other Health Department Government Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in JKSSB Advertisement No. 08 of 2026?

• A total of 518 vacancies are available: 46 in Agriculture Production, 421 in Health and Medical Education, 48 in Higher Education, and 3 in Labour and Employment Department.

Q4. What is the qualification required for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?

• Qualification varies by post, ranging from Matriculation (Supervisor, Senior Canning Attendant) to 10+2 with a diploma (Horticulture Technician, Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, and other paramedical posts) to a Graduate degree with Science (Health Educator, Junior Laboratory Assistant). Full post-wise qualification is listed in the vacancy tables.

Q5. What is the age limit for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?

• The age limit as on 1 January 2026 is 40 years for Open Merit, 43 years for SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC, and 42 years for Physically Challenged Persons.

Q6. What is the application fee for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?

• The fee is Rs. 600 for General category candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD candidates, payable online only.

Q9. What is the selection process for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?

• Selection is based purely on merit obtained in a Written/OMR Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination with negative marking of 25% per wrong answer; there is no interview for these posts.

Q10. What is the salary for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 posts?

• Pay ranges from Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) to Level-6D (Rs. 35,800–113,200) depending on the specific post, as detailed in the Salary section above.