Organization Name | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Jammu/Srinagar |
Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
Post Name | Various Posts (Boiler Mechanic, Senior Horticulture Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Computer Assistant, Library Assistant, Electrician, and more) |
Department | Agriculture Production, ARI & Trainings, Industries & Commerce, Higher Education, Home Department, Law Justice & Parliamentary Affairs |
Total Vacancies | 130 Posts |
Pay Scale | Level SL1 to Level 6F (as per post) |
Job Type | Permanent, UT/Divisional/District Cadre |
Application Mode | Online only - at https://jkssb.nic.in |
Selection Mode | Written/OMR Based Examination |
Opening of Online Application | 22-06-2026 |
Last Date for Online Application | 21-07-2026 |
Official Website |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Date of Advertisement | 25-05-2026 |
Opening of Online Application | 22-06-2026 |
Last Date for Online Application (Cut-off Date) | 21-07-2026 |
Date for Determining Eligibility | 21-07-2026 |
Exam / Written Test Date | To be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 130 vacancies have been notified across 6 departments and multiple posts. Reservation is available category-wise as communicated by the Indenting Departments and in accordance with J&K Reservation Act/Rules. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservation is horizontal wherever applicable under rules.
Item No. | Post Name | Department | Total | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45 | Boiler Mechanic | Agriculture Production (Animal Husbandry, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6B |
46 | Senior Horticulture Technician | Agriculture Production (Horticulture, Kashmir) | 06 (OM-03, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01) | Level-6E |
47 | Incubator Mechanic | Agriculture Production (Animal Husbandry, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
48 | Refrigerator Mechanic | Agriculture Production (Animal Husbandry, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6E |
49 | Refrigerator Mechanic | Agriculture Production (Animal Husbandry, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6E |
50 | Incubator Mechanic | Agriculture Production (Animal Husbandry, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
51 | Electrician | Agriculture Production (Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir) | 02 (OM-01, SC-01) | Level-4 |
52 | Electrician (Anantnag) | Agriculture Production (Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
53 | Junior Grader | Agriculture Production (Sheep Husbandry, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
54 | Plumber | Agriculture Production (Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
55 | Electrician | Agriculture Production (Animal Husbandry, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
56 | Copy Holder | ARI & Trainings (Govt. Press Srinagar) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
57 | Lathe Runner | ARI & Trainings (Govt. Press Srinagar) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
58 | Machineman/Assistant Machineman | ARI & Trainings (Ranbir Govt. Press Jammu) | 12 (OM-05, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, OBC-01, ALC/IB-01, RBA-01, EWS-01) | Level-2 |
59 | Binder (Jr. Scale) | ARI & Trainings (Ranbir Govt. Press Jammu) | 11 (OM-05, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, OBC-01, RBA-01, EWS-01) | Level-2 |
60 | Binder (Jr. Scale) | ARI & Trainings (Govt. Press Srinagar) | 07 (OM-03, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, RBA-01) | Level-2 |
61 | Machineman/Assistant Machineman | ARI & Trainings (Govt. Press Srinagar) | 09 (OM-03, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, OBC-01, RBA-01, EWS-01) | Level-2 |
62 | Press Mechanic (Jr. Scale) | ARI & Trainings (Govt. Press Srinagar) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
63 | Assistant Extension Officer | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 03 (OM-02, SC-01) | Level-6 |
64 | Assistant Jobber | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
65 | Caretaker | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 03 (OM-02, SC-01) | Level-4 |
66 | Dyeing Instructor | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
67 | Dyeing Master | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6F |
68 | Fitter | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
69 | Head Weaver | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 10 (OM-04, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, OBC-01, RBA-01, EWS-01) | Level-6 |
70 | Loan Inspector | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
71 | Quality Control Supervisor | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
72 | Technical Assistant | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
73 | Weaver | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir) | 04 (OM-02, SC-01, ST1-01) | SL1 |
74 | Head Weaver | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Jammu) | 05 (OM-02, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01) | Level-6 |
75 | Inspector Induscos | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
76 | Supervisor Common Facility Centre | Industries & Commerce (Handicrafts & Handloom, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-6 |
77 | Computer Assistant | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
78 | Computer Assistant | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
79 | Library Assistant | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Jammu) | 08 (OM-03, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, OBC-01, RBA-01) | Level-2 |
80 | Mistry | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
81 | Plumber-II | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Jammu) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
82 | Mistry | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
83 | Plumber-II | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Kashmir) | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
84 | Library Assistant | Higher Education (Director Colleges, Jammu) | 01 (EWS-01) | Level-2 |
85 | Laboratory Assistant | Home Department (J&K FSL) – UT Cadre | 13 (OM-06, SC-01, ST1-01, ST2-01, OBC-01, ALC/IB-01, RBA-01, EWS-01) | Level-4 |
86 | Junior Storekeeper | Home Department (Forensic Science Laboratory) – UT Cadre | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
87 | Laboratory Attendant | Home Department (J&K FSL) – UT Cadre | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
88 | Electrician Grade-II | Home Department (Prison Department) – UT Cadre | 04 (OM-02, SC-01, ST1-01) | Level-2 |
89 | Plumber Grade-II | Home Department (Prison Department) – UT Cadre | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
90 | Tailor | Home Department (Prison Department) – UT Cadre | 01 (OM-01) | Level-2 |
91 | Library Assistant | Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs – UT Cadre | 01 (OM-01) | Level-4 |
Abbreviations: OM – Open Merit, SC – Scheduled Castes, ST1/ST2 – Scheduled Tribes, RBA – Residents of Backward Areas, EWS – Economically Weaker Sections, OBC – Other Backward Classes, ALC/IB – Areas adjoining Line of Actual Control/International Border, ESM – Ex-Servicemen, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Post-wise Essential Qualifications Summary (Selected Posts)
Post | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience |
|---|---|---|
Boiler Mechanic / Incubator Mechanic | Three year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from any recognized Institute | Nil |
Refrigerator Mechanic | Three Years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with six months specialization in refrigeration | Nil |
Senior Horticulture Technician | B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Agriculture with Horticulture as major subject from a recognized University | Nil |
Electrician (Sheep/Animal Husbandry) | Matric with ITI in Electrical Trade | Nil |
Junior Grader | Matric with Science | Nil |
Plumber | Middle pass with ITI in the line | Nil |
Copy Holder | Graduate from a recognized University | Nil |
Machineman / Binder / Lathe Runner | Matric with at least one year ITI/Diploma in relevant printing/mechanical trade OR Matric with 7 years experience in printing field from Govt./recognized private institution | Nil |
Press Mechanic (Jr. Scale) | Matric with ITI in the respective trade | Nil |
Assistant Extension Officer | Diploma in Textile Technology from any recognized Institute | Nil |
Head Weaver | Matric with ITI in Weaving | Nil |
Weaver | ITI in Weaving | Nil |
Dyeing Instructor | Matric with ITI in Dyeing | Nil |
Dyeing Master | Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology from any recognized Institution | Nil |
Quality Control Supervisor / Technical Assistant | Diploma in Handloom/Wool/Wood Technology from a recognized Institute | Nil |
Loan Inspector / Inspector Induscos | Commerce Graduate (with diploma in Industrial Cooperative Management for Inspector Induscos) | Nil |
Caretaker / Supervisor Common Facility Centre | Graduate from a recognized University | Nil |
Computer Assistant | Bachelor of Computer Application OR Graduate with two years Diploma in Computer Science OR “O” Level certificate of DOEACC | Nil |
Library Assistant | Bachelor of Library Science from a recognized University | Nil |
Mistry / Plumber-II | Matriculation with National Trade Test/ITI trained in the particular trade | Nil |
Laboratory Assistant (FSL) | Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science OR Medical Subjects (Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Genetics) OR Non-Medical Subjects (Electronics/Computer Science/IT) from UGC recognized University | Nil |
Junior Storekeeper | Graduation from any UGC recognized University and Six months Certificate Course in Computer Application from recognized Institute | Nil |
Laboratory Attendant | 10+2 with Science (Maths or Biology as one of the subjects) from any recognized Board | Nil |
Electrician Grade-II / Plumber Grade-II / Tailor (Prison Dept.) | Minimum Matric and Maximum 10+2 with Diploma/Certificate in the relevant trade from ITI/Government recognized Institute | Nil |
Assistant Jobber / Fitter | Matric with ITI in relevant trade | Nil |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application, i.e. 21-07-2026. Candidature is accepted provisionally and is subject to verification of documents at the Document Verification stage.
Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Domicile | Candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or before 21-07-2026. |
Educational Qualification | Varies by post as prescribed in Annexure-A of the notification. |
Experience | No essential experience specified for any advertised post. |
OBC Status | Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for reservation benefits. |
PwBD Eligibility | PwBD candidates with disability of not less than 40% are eligible as per suitability and horizontal reservation conditions. |
In-Service Candidates | Must submit printout of filled online application form through proper channel via concerned Head of Department/Designated Authority before the last date of Document Verification. |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-01-2026. The minimum age for all categories is that the candidate must not have been born after 01-01-2008. Standard age relaxations are applicable only to candidates applying against reserved vacancies.
Category | Maximum Age | Not Born Before | Not Born After |
|---|---|---|---|
Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years | 01-01-1986 | 01-01-2008 |
SC | 43 Years | 01-01-1983 | 01-01-2008 |
ST-1 / ST-2 | 43 Years | 01-01-1983 | 01-01-2008 |
RBA | 43 Years | 01-01-1983 | 01-01-2008 |
ALC/IB | 43 Years | 01-01-1983 | 01-01-2008 |
EWS | 43 Years | 01-01-1983 | 01-01-2008 |
OBC | 43 Years | 01-01-1983 | 01-01-2008 |
Physically Challenged (PwBD) | 42 Years | 01-01-1984 | 01-01-2008 |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 48 Years | 01-01-1978 | 01-01-2008 |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is payable online only (Net Banking, Credit or Debit Cards) and is non-refundable. Applications without the prescribed fee shall be summarily rejected.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / RBA / ALC/IB (Male candidates) | Rs. 600/- |
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD candidates | Rs. 500/- |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for all advertised posts will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the Written/OMR Based Examination only. In case of a large number of applications, JKSSB reserves the right to apply shortlisting criteria as deemed appropriate.
Stage 1 – Written/OMR Based Examination
The examination will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions set in English Language only. There will be negative marking of one-fourth of marks for each wrong answer. The date and venue of the examination shall be notified separately on the official website jkssb.nic.in.
Stage 2 – Document Verification (DV)
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination merit will be called for Document Verification. Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced. Failure to appear or produce valid documents on the scheduled DV date shall lead to cancellation of candidature.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
Selected candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the Government of J&K.
Who should NOT apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who are not Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir or do not possess a valid Domicile Certificate as on 21-07-2026.
Candidates who do not possess the exact essential qualification prescribed for the respective post as per Annexure-A.
Candidates expecting reservation benefits without a valid category certificate in the prescribed format as on the cut-off date.
OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer.
Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications without a valid Equivalence Certificate from the competent authority.
Candidates who provide incomplete, incorrect, or unverifiable information in the online application form.
Candidates who cannot satisfy medical fitness or document verification requirements at the time of appointment.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Not verifying the exact post-wise qualification prescribed in Annexure-A before applying for a specific Item Number.
Uploading blurred, illegible photograph or signature – such applications will be summarily rejected.
Entering the wrong email ID or mobile number, which may result in missing important updates from JKSSB.
Submitting more than one application for the same Item Number – JKSSB will consider only the latest application and may debar the candidate.
Not uploading valid category/reservation certificates (within cut-off date) at the time of submitting the online form – no further opportunity will be provided.
Waiting until the last date to submit the application – heavy website load may cause login failures.
Writing Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name and Mother’s Name differently from the Matriculation Certificate – this may lead to cancellation at Document Verification.
How to Apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the JKSSB official portal at https://jkssb.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling the online application will be made available on the Board’s website separately. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Documents to be Uploaded at the time of Online Application:
Live photograph as required during online form filling.
Scanned signature (size: 10 KB to 20 KB).
Valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
Matriculation/10th certificate as proof of date of birth and name.
Degree/Diploma/ITI certificate and marksheets for educational qualification proof (self-attested, max size 100 KB in PDF format).
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/RBA/EWS/ALC/IB) in prescribed format valid as on cut-off date (max size 100 KB in PDF format), if applicable.
PwBD certificate, if applicable.
Ex-Servicemen certificate in Form XIV, if applicable.
Any other supporting document for claims made in the application.
Candidates must take a printout of the finally submitted online application and retain it for production at the time of Document Verification. No hard copy is required to be sent to JKSSB by post or email.
Apply Online at: https://jkssb.nic.in
For assistance, candidates may use the JKSSB official website or contact ssbjk-grievance.jk.gov.in for grievances related to fee payment.
Important Instructions for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Candidates
Online applications are open from 22-06-2026 to 21-07-2026.
Applications once submitted cannot be modified or withdrawn under any circumstances.
All eligibility conditions, including domicile and category certificate validity, will be determined as on 21-07-2026.
Candidates must write their Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name and Mother’s Name strictly as per their Matriculation Certificate.
Only one online application per Item Number is permitted – multiple applications for the same post may lead to debarment.
Use of mobile phones, smart watches, AI-enabled devices or any electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited at the examination venue.
Candidates must carry two recent passport size colour photographs and original valid Photo-ID to the examination hall.
The Board’s decision on all matters relating to eligibility, selection, and results shall be final and binding.
Canvassing in any form or submission of fake/fabricated applications will lead to debarment and legal action.
In-service candidates must route their application through the concerned Head of Department before the last date of Document Verification.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here