The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification for 518 vacancies under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill multiple UT, divisional, and district cadre posts across various government departments in Jammu and Kashmir.
The notification was issued on August 4, 2026, and the online application process will begin on September 10, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official JKSSB website until October 9, 2026. The recruitment includes vacancies for several technical, healthcare, and support service positions. The major posts announced are: The vacancies are available across Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Rajouri, Poonch, along with Union Territory and divisional cadre positions. Candidates must meet the post-specific educational qualifications prescribed by JKSSB. Some of the key qualifications include: Junior Pharmacist: 10+2 with Science and Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy. Junior Staff Nurse: Matric with Science and Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery. Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with one-year Basic Horticulture Training. Junior Lab Technician: Matric with Science and a two-year Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Degree in Lab Technology. Junior Laboratory Assistant: Graduate with Science. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a postgraduate diploma in laboratory-related disciplines. Applicants must also be domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate. The upper age limit is: Age relaxation will be applicable as per JKSSB recruitment rules. The application fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded. Candidates can follow these steps: 1. Visit the official JKSSB website. 2. Click on the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 notification. 3. Complete the online registration. 4. Fill in the application form carefully. 5. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature. 6. Pay the prescribed application fee online. 7. Submit the application form. 8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying to ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions. They should also keep checking the official JKSSB portal for updates regarding examination dates, admit cards, and further stages of the recruitment process.JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 518 Posts
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - Highlights:
Events Details Conducting body Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) Advertisment Number 08 of 2026 Total Vacancies 518 Application Mode Online Notification Release August 4, 2026 Application Start Date on September 10, 2026 Last date to apply October 9, 2026 Official Website jkssb.nic.in JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Vacancies Junior Pharmacist 211 posts Junior Staff Nurse 48 posts Junior Laboratory Assistant 48 posts Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker (FMPHW) 46 posts Horticulture Technician Grade-IV 43 posts Junior Lab Technician 40 posts Male Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MMPHW) 19 posts Junior Ophthalmic Technician 17 posts Health Educator 15 posts Sanitary Inspector 14 posts Junior Theatre Technician 10 posts Supervisor 3 posts Senior Canning Attendant 1 post Para Medical Assistant 1 post Eligibility Criteria
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