JKSSB Recruitment 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has released a notification for the recruitment of 518 vacant posts across various departments. These posts were advertised under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 for 518 posts in departments such as Agricultural Production, Health & Medical Education, Higher Education, Labour and Employment. Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 10.09.2026 to 09.10.2026 through the official website www.jkssb.nic.in. The education qualification varies by post & usually ranges from matric pass with Diploma (relevant trade) to professional degrees. The candidates age must be above 18 years & must not exceed 40 years in case of UR with relaxation to reserved categories in accordance with government rules and regulations. For the ease of candidates, a direct link to download notification PDF & apply online link is provided below. To get full details, read the complete article.
Cut-off for Qualification, Domicile & Category Certificates
09.10.2026
Written / OMR Examination Date
To be notified separately
Application Fee
General: ₹600/-
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD: ₹500/-
JKSSB 08 of 2026 Recruitment Vacancy 2026
Post / Discipline
Vacancies
Junior Pharmacist
211
Junior Laboratory Assistant
48
Junior Staff Nurse
48
FMPHW
46
Horticulture Technician Grade-IV
45
Junior Lab. Technician
40
MMPHW
19
Junior Ophthalmic Technician
17
Health Educator
15
Sanitary Inspector
14
Junior Theatre Technician
10
Supervisor
3
Senior Canning Attendant
1
Para Medical Assistant
1
Total
518
Selection Process
Written / OMR Examination
Shortlisting of Candidates
Document Verification
Final Selection
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Open Merit (OM): Maximum 40 years
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC: Maximum 43 years
PwBD: Maximum 42 years
Educational Qualification
Post
Educational Qualification
Senior Canning Attendant
Matric or equivalent + 6 months training in Fruit Preservation
Horticulture Technician Grade-IV
10+2 + 1-year Basic Horticulture Training
Health Educator
Graduation with Science from a recognized university
Sanitary Inspector
10+2 or above + 2-year Diploma in Sanitation & Public Health from a recognized institute/State Medical Faculty/J&K State Para Medical Council
Junior Pharmacist
10+2 with Science + Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institute
Para Medical Assistant
10+2 + Diploma in Para Medical Assistant Course from a recognized institute
Junior Theatre Technician
Matric or above + Degree/Diploma in Operational Theatre Technology from a recognized institute
Junior Ophthalmic Technician
Matric or above + Degree/Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician Course from a recognized institute
Junior Lab. Technician
Matric or above + minimum 2-year Diploma in Lab Technician OR Degree in Lab Technology from a recognized institute/State Medical Faculty/J&K State Paramedical Council
Junior Staff Nurse
Matric or above with Science + Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institute
FMPHW
Matric or above with Science + Diploma in FMPHW from a recognized institute
MMPHW
Matric or above + minimum 1-year Diploma in MMPHW from a recognized institute/State Medical Faculty/State Para Medical Council
Junior Laboratory Assistant
Graduate, with Science preferred. Preference given to candidates having a minimum 1-year PG Diploma in Professional Laboratory Course in Chemistry/Other Science
Supervisor
Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized University/Board
Steps to Apply Online for JKSSB 08 of 2026 Recruitment 2026?
Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in & click on Online Application.
Complete the New Registration process & Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
Select Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 & Select the post you wish to apply for.
Enter your personal and educational details and upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
Complete the face capture/verification process and pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form.
Download and print/save the final application form and payment receipt for future reference.
