Job Description
Overview
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has initiated a recruitment drive for 518 various posts across four key departments: Agriculture Production, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education, and Labour and Employment. This recruitment aims to fill vacancies in UT, Divisional, and District cadres, providing significant employment opportunities for the domicile holders of Jammu and Kashmir. The selection process is designed to identify qualified candidates for technical and administrative roles that are essential for the efficient functioning of these government departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Horticulture Technicians will assist in the implementation of agricultural schemes and provide technical support to local farmers.
- Junior Staff Nurses are responsible for providing patient care, maintaining medical records, and assisting doctors in clinical settings.
- Junior Pharmacists will manage the dispensing of medicines and maintain inventory in government health facilities.
- Junior Lab Technicians will perform diagnostic tests and maintain laboratory equipment according to safety standards.
- Supervisors in the Labour and Employment department will oversee administrative tasks and ensure compliance with departmental policies.
- Junior Laboratory Assistants will support academic and research activities in higher education institutions.
Why Apply
Joining the JKSSB offers a stable career path within the government sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Employees benefit from structured pay scales, job security, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of the Union Territory's public services.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
- Application Last Date: 9 October 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 518
- Pay Scale: Level-2 to Level-6D
- Location: Jammu & Kashmir
- Category: Other Jobs
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 518 Horticulture Technician, Junior Staff Nurse and More Posts Overview
Registration Date
10 Sep 2026 –
09 Oct 2026
Salary
Level-2 to Level-6D
Vacancies
518
Eligibility
Matriculation, 10+2, Diploma, Graduate
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- Agriculture Production Department: 46 Posts
- Health and Medical Education Department: 421 Posts
- Higher Education Department: 48 Posts
- Labour and Employment Department: 3 Posts
How to Apply
- Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in.
- Read the advertisement notification and instructions thoroughly before starting the application.
- Register on the portal if you are a new user or log in with existing credentials.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload a live photograph, signature, and required certificates in the specified format (PDF, max 100 KB).
- Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
- Review all information carefully as no changes are permitted after submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference during Document Verification.
Cutoff Marks
To be determined based on the written examination performance.
Application Fee
General category candidates must pay Rs. 600. Candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD categories are required to pay Rs. 500. Payment must be made online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Age Limit
18 to 43 years as on 01-01-2026
Selection Process
The selection process for all advertised posts is conducted purely through a Written or OMR-based Objective Type Examination. There is no interview stage for these vacancies. The examination consists of multiple-choice questions set in the English language. A negative marking scheme is applicable, where 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates must qualify based on the merit list prepared after the written test. Following the written examination, shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification, where they must produce original certificates to prove their eligibility.
Exam Pattern
The examination consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions. The paper is set in the English language only. A negative marking of 0.25 marks is applied for each wrong answer. The syllabus and specific exam date will be notified on the official website.
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Organization
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is the primary body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various non-gazetted posts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a recruitment drive by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board for 518 UT/Divisional/District Cadre posts across the Agriculture Production, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education, and Labour and Employment Departments.
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.
The online application closing date/cut-off date is 9 October 2026. Ensure you submit your application well before this date to avoid any technical issues.
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.
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.
The fee is Rs. 600 for General category candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD candidates, payable online only via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Only Domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir who meet the post-specific qualification and age criteria are eligible to apply for these posts.
Candidates can apply online through the official website www.jkssb.nic.in between 10 September 2026 and 9 October 2026, by filling the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the applicable fee.
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.
Pay ranges from Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) to Level-6D (Rs. 35,800–113,200) depending on the specific post. Refer to the detailed vacancy tables in the notification for the exact pay level of your desired post.
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