JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 130 Various Posts

📅 Posted: 25/05/2026 📝 Updated: 26/05/2026

Total Vacancy130

SalarySL-1 to Level-6F (₹14,800 – ₹40,800 Entry Pay) [7th CPC]

LocationJammu & Kashmir

Last Date21/07/2026

Short Information: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 04 of 2026 dated 25 May 2026, inviting applications for 130 posts across 6 departments of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir — Agriculture Production Department (17 posts), ARI & Trainings Department (42 posts), Industries & Commerce Department (34 posts), Higher Education Department (15 posts), Home Department (21 posts), and Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs (1 post). Posts span a wide qualification range — from Matric/ITI level (Electrician, Plumber, Binder, Machineman) to Graduate level (Library Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Computer Assistant, Caretaker) and Diploma level (Senior Horticulture Technician, Boiler Mechanic, Dyeing Master, Assistant Extension Officer). Pay scales range from SL-1 (₹14,800/month) to Level-6F (₹40,800/month) entry pay under the 7th CPC framework. The online application window opens on 22 June 2026 and closes on 21 July 2026 at jkssb.nic.in. Selection is through Objective Type / OMR-based Written Examination with negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer. J&K Domicile Certificate is mandatory — candidates without a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority on or before the cut-off date (21/07/2026) are not eligible.

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JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	25/05/2026
Application Begin	22/06/2026
Last Date to Apply (Online)	21/07/2026
Exam Date	To be Notified on jkssb.nic.in
Admit Card Available	Approx. 1 week before exam date

JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General / OBC / RBA / ALC-IB	₹600
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD	₹500

Payment: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card only)

JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 130 Various PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–40 Years for Open Merit (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC: Max 43 Years (Born between 01/01/1983 and 01/01/2008), ST-1: Max 43 Years (Born between 01/01/1983 and 01/01/2008), ST-2: Max 43 Years (Born between 01/01/1983 and 01/01/2008), RBA (Residents of Backward Areas): Max 43 Years, ALC/IB (Areas adjoining Line of Control / International Border): Max 43 Years, EWS (Economically Weaker Section): Max 43 Years, OBC (Other Backward Classes): Max 43 Years, Physically Challenged Persons (PwBD): Max 42 Years (Born on/after 01/01/1984), Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Max 48 Years (Born between 01/01/1978 and 01/01/2008))

Department	Total Post	Eligibility
Agriculture Production Department	17	Matric/ITI (Electrician, Plumber, Junior Grader) to B.Sc. Horticulture/Agriculture with Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Boiler/Incubator/Refrigerator Mechanic, Sr. Horticulture Technician).
ARI & Trainings Department	42	Matric with ITI/Diploma in Mechanist/COPA/DTP/IT/Mechanical/Printing or 7 years experience in printing (Machineman, Binder). Graduate (Copy Holder). Matric + ITI Mechanic (Lathe Runner, Press Mechanic).
Industries & Commerce Department	34	ITI in Weaving/Dyeing/Fitter (Weaver, Head Weaver, Dyeing Instructor, Fitter). Diploma in Textile/Handloom/Wool/Wood Technology (Asst. Extension Officer, Quality Control Supervisor, Technical Assistant, Dyeing Master). Graduate (Caretaker, Loan Inspector, Supervisor, Inspector Induscos).
Higher Education Department	15	BCA or Graduate + 2-year Diploma in CS or DOEACC 'O' Level (Computer Assistant). B.Lib.Sc. (Library Assistant). Matric + ITI/National Trade Test (Mistry, Plumber-II).
Home Department	21	B.Sc. Forensic Science / Medical subjects / Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology or Electronics/CS/IT (Laboratory Assistant, max 4 from CS/IT). Graduate + 6-month Computer Certificate (Junior Storekeeper). 10+2 Science with Maths/Biology (Lab Attendant). Matric+ITI in Electrician/Plumbing/Tailor trade (Prison Dept posts).
Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs	1	Bachelor of Library Science from a recognized University (Library Assistant).
Total Vacancy	130
Note: J&K Domicile Certificate is mandatory for all posts. Detailed post-wise and item-wise vacancy breakup in Annexure-A of the official notification.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy — All Departments Combined

Department	OM	SC	S T-1	S T-2	OBC	A L C/ I B	RBA	EWS	Total
Agriculture Production Dept.	13	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	17
ARI & Trainings Dept.	19	4	4	4	3	1	4	3	42
Industries & Commerce Dept.	22	6	4	3	2	0	2	1	34
Higher Education Dept.	8	2	2	2	1	0	1	1	15
Home Dept.	11	3	3	1	0	1	1	1	21
Law, Justice & Parl. Affairs	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Total	74	17	14	11	6	2	8	6	130
Note:RBA = Residents of Backward Areas. ALC/IB = Residents of Areas Adjoining Line of Actual Control / International Border. ESM (Ex-Serviceman) and PwBD are Horizontal Reservations — not added to totals. Horizontal reservation applicable as per extant J&K rules.

Recruitment Table: Item Wise Post Details (Annexure-A — All 47 Items)

Item No.	Post Name	Department / Sub-Dept.	Cadre	Pay Level	Total
45	Boiler Mechanic	Animal Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6B (35600–112800)	1
46	Senior Horticulture Technician	Horticulture Department	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6E (35900–113500)	6
47	Incubator Mechanic	Animal Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
48	Refrigerator Mechanic	Animal Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6E (35900–113500)	1
49	Refrigerator Mechanic	Animal Husbandry Deptt. Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-6E (35900–113500)	1
50	Incubator Mechanic	Animal Husbandry Deptt. Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
51	Electrician	Sheep Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-4 (25500–81100)	2
52	Electrician	Sheep Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Anantnag	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
53	Junior Grader	Sheep Husbandry Deptt. Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
54	Plumber	Sheep Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
55	Electrician	Animal Husbandry Deptt. Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
56	Copy Holder	Govt. Press Srinagar	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
57	Lathe Runner	Govt. Press Srinagar	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
58	Machineman / Asst. Machineman	Ranbir Govt. Press Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-2 (19900–63200)	12
59	Binder (Junior Scale)	Ranbir Govt. Press Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-2 (19900–63200)	11
60	Binder (Junior Scale)	Govt. Press Srinagar	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	7
61	Machineman / Asst. Machineman	Govt. Press Srinagar	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	9
62	Press Mechanic (Junior Scale)	Govt. Press Srinagar	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
63	Assistant Extension Officer	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6 (35400–112400)	3
64	Assistant Jobber	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
65	Caretaker	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	District Srinagar	Level-4 (25500–81100)	3
66	Dyeing Instructor	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
67	Dyeing Master	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6F (40800–129200)	1
68	Fitter	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
69	Head Weaver	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6 (35400–112400)	10
70	Loan Inspector	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
71	Quality Control Supervisor	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
72	Technical Assistant	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
73	Weaver	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir	Divisional Kashmir	SL-1 (14800–47100)	4
74	Head Weaver	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-6 (35400–112400)	5
75	Inspector Induscos	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
76	Supervisor Common Facility Centre	Dir. Handicrafts & Handloom Jammu	Divisional Jammu	Level-6 (35400–112400)	1
77	Computer Assistant	Director Colleges	Divisional Jammu	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
78	Computer Assistant	Director Colleges	Divisional Kashmir	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
79	Library Assistant	Director Colleges	Divisional Jammu	Level-2 (19900–63200)	8
80	Mistry	Director Colleges	Divisional Jammu	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
81	Plumber-II	Director Colleges	Divisional Jammu	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
82	Mistry	Director Colleges	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
83	Plumber-II	Director Colleges	Divisional Kashmir	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
84	Library Assistant	Director Colleges	Divisional Jammu	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
85	Laboratory Assistant	J&K Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)	UT Cadre	Level-4 (25500–81100)	13
86	Junior Storekeeper	J&K Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)	UT Cadre	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
87	Laboratory Attendant	J&K Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)	UT Cadre	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
88	Electrician Grade-II	Prison Department	UT Cadre	Level-2 (19900–63200)	4
89	Plumber Grade-II	Prison Department	UT Cadre	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
90	Tailor	Prison Department	UT Cadre	Level-2 (19900–63200)	1
91	Library Assistant	Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs	UT Cadre	Level-4 (25500–81100)	1
Note:ESM (Ex-Serviceman) Horizontal Reservation applicable for posts up to Level-6E (₹35,900–₹1,13,500) as per extant J&K rules. PwBD Horizontal Reservation applicable as communicated by Indenting Department.

JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Valid J&K Domicile Certificate is mandatory for all posts — must be issued by the competent authority on or before the cut-off date (21/07/2026).
Boiler Mechanic / Incubator Mechanic (Items 45, 47, 50): Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from any recognized institute.
Senior Horticulture Technician (Item 46): B.Sc. Horticulture OR B.Sc. Agriculture with Horticulture as a major subject.
Refrigerator Mechanic (Items 48, 49): Three-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 6 months specialization in refrigeration.
Electrician (Items 51, 52, 55): Matric with ITI in Electrical Trade (or ITI 'in the line' for Sheep Husbandry posts).
Junior Grader (Item 53): Matric with Science.
Plumber (Item 54): Middle pass with ITI in the line.
Copy Holder (Item 56): Graduate.
Lathe Runner (Item 57) / Press Mechanic (Item 62): Matric with ITI in the respective trade (minimum 1 year ITI in Mechanic trade from a recognized institute).
Machineman / Asst. Machineman (Items 58, 61) / Binder Jr. Scale (Items 59, 60): Matric with at least 1-year ITI/Diploma in Mechanist/COPA/Mechanical/DTP/IT/Electronic System Maintenance/Computer Hardware & Network/Printing OR Matric with 7 years experience in printing field from Govt. Sector/Recognized Private institutions.
Assistant Extension Officer (Item 63): Diploma in Textile Technology from any recognized institute.
Assistant Jobber (Item 64): Matric with ITI.
Caretaker (Items 65): Graduate.
Dyeing Instructor (Item 66): Matric with ITI in Dyeing.
Dyeing Master (Item 67): Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology from any recognized institution.
Fitter (Item 68): Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade.
Head Weaver (Items 69, 74): Matric with ITI in Weaving.
Loan Inspector (Item 70): Commerce Graduate with Economics as one of the subjects.
Quality Control Supervisor / Technical Assistant (Items 71, 72): Diploma in Handloom/Wool/Wood Technology from a recognized institute.
Weaver (Item 73): ITI in Weaving.
Inspector Induscos (Item 75): Commerce Graduate with Diploma in Industrial Cooperative Management from a recognized institute.
Supervisor Common Facility Centre (Item 76): Graduate.
Computer Assistant (Items 77, 78): BCA OR Graduate with 2-year Diploma in Computer Science OR 'O' Level Certificate of DOEACC.
Library Assistant (Items 79, 84, 91): Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc.) from a recognized University.
Mistry / Plumber-II (Items 80–83): Matriculation with National Trade Test / ITI trained in the particular trade.
Laboratory Assistant (Item 85): B.Sc. in Forensic Science OR B.Sc. in Medical subjects (Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Genetics) OR B.Sc. in Non-Medical subjects (Electronics/Computer Science/IT — max 4 candidates from CS/IT discipline).
Junior Storekeeper (Item 86): Graduation from UGC-recognized university + 6-month Certificate Course in Computer Application from a recognized institute.
Laboratory Attendant (Item 87): 10+2 with Science (Maths or Biology as one of the subjects) from a recognized Board.
Electrician Grade-II / Plumber Grade-II / Tailor (Items 88–90): Minimum Matric and Maximum 10+2 with Diploma/Certificate in the respective trade from ITI/Government recognized institute.

JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Weaver (Item 73)	SL-1 (₹14,800 – ₹47,100)
Level-2 Posts (Plumber, Binder, Electrician Gr-II, Lab Attendant, etc.)	Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
Level-4 Posts (Electrician, Caretaker, Lab Assistant, Computer Assistant)	Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
Level-6 Posts (Head Weaver, Asst. Extension Officer, Loan Inspector, etc.)	Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Level-6B Posts (Boiler Mechanic)	Level-6B (₹35,600 – ₹1,12,800)
Level-6E Posts (Sr. Horticulture Technician, Refrigerator Mechanic)	Level-6E (₹35,900 – ₹1,13,500)
Level-6F Posts (Dyeing Master)	Level-6F (₹40,800 – ₹1,29,200)

JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Online Application Submission at jkssb.nic.in
Objective Type / OMR-Based Written Examination (Questions in English only)
Document Verification (DV) — candidates must produce original documents
Final Merit List preparation based on written exam score
Note: No interview is conducted — selection is purely on written exam merit

JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Written Examination Overview

Mode: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) / OMR-based.
Language: Questions set in English language only.
Negative Marking: Yes — 1/4 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to the question deducted for each wrong answer.
Exam Date: To be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in.
Admit Card: Available approximately 1 week before the exam date on the JKSSB official website. NOT sent by post.
Syllabus: To be notified separately on the official website of JKSSB (www.jkssb.nic.in).
Selection Basis: Merit obtained in written/OMR examination only. No interview.
Security Measures: Biometric capturing, facial recognition screening, Aadhaar authentication, DFMD scanning, and physical frisking at examination venue.
Banned Items: Mobile phones (even switched off), pagers, smart watches, AI-enabled devices, pen drives, Bluetooth devices, cameras, and bags are strictly prohibited at the exam centre.

Recruitment Table: Age Limit Summary (as on 01/01/2026)

Category	Max 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	43 Years	01/01/1983	01/01/2008
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 Various Posts Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in.
Click on the Online Application link for Advertisement Notification No. 04 of 2026 (available from 22/06/2026).
Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
Fill in all details in the online application form — name, date of birth, father's name, and mother's name MUST exactly match your Matriculation Certificate.
Upload a clear, recent colour photograph, signature (10–20 KB), category certificate (max 100 KB, PDF), and qualification/experience certificates (self-attested, max 100 KB each, PDF).
Pay the non-refundable application fee online: ₹600 (General/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB) or ₹500 (SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD) via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Submit the application form. Once submitted and application number is generated, NO changes are possible under any circumstances.
Take a printout of the submitted application form and preserve it for Document Verification.
Do NOT send the hard copy to the JKSSB office by post or in person — it is required only at DV stage.
In-service candidates: Forward the printed application through the concerned Head of Department to JKSSB Secretary on or before the last date of Document Verification.
Apply well before the closing date (21/07/2026) to avoid last-minute portal issues.

Recruitment Note: About J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB)

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is the primary recruitment body for Group C and non-gazetted Group B posts in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Headquartered at Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu, with an additional office at ZamZam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar, JKSSB operates under the Government of J&K to ensure fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment for government departments across both divisions — Jammu and Kashmir. Established under the J&K Services Selection Board Act/Rules, the Board conducts written/OMR examinations and document verifications for a wide range of posts across technical, administrative, and support categories. With J&K's transformation into a Union Territory in 2019, JKSSB's processes have been progressively digitized, with online application portals, biometric verification at exam centres, facial recognition, and Aadhaar authentication now standard security measures. Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 covers 6 departments with 130 posts and is one of the larger multi-department notifications released in 2026.

Recruitment Note: Domicile & Reservation Policy — J&K Specific Rules

All posts under JKSSB Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 are exclusively for Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format, valid as on the cut-off date (21/07/2026). J&K uses a unique reservation framework that includes categories not found elsewhere in India: RBA (Residents of Backward Areas), ALC/IB (Residents of areas adjoining Line of Actual Control / International Border), ST-1 and ST-2 (two sub-groups of Scheduled Tribes). Horizontal Reservation applies for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). ESM horizontal reservation is only available for posts up to Pay Level-6E. An Ex-Serviceman who has already availed ESM horizontal reservation in a previous job cannot claim it again. Category certificates must strictly be in the prescribed government format — no other format is entertained. Cadre-wise, posts are either UT Cadre (applicable across J&K), Divisional Cadre (Jammu or Kashmir division), or District Cadre (specific district like Srinagar/Anantnag).

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Selected candidates appointed through JKSSB are regular J&K Government employees entitled to a comprehensive benefits package under UT of J&K service rules. Key benefits include: Dearness Allowance (DA) revised as per Central Government pattern, House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city category, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Medical coverage under CGHS/state medical scheme, National Pension System (NPS) as applicable to new recruits, Gratuity and Provident Fund, Annual increment as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Children's Education Allowance, Group Insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave entitlements, Annual and medical leave, and job security as a permanent government employee. Technical trade posts (Electrician, Plumber, Mechanic) also typically carry uniform/tool allowance. J&K Govt employees additionally benefit from Casual Leave, Earned Leave encashment, and access to government housing/quarters where available.

Recruitment Note: Scribe Facility for PwBD Candidates

Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities who have physical limitations that hamper writing may avail the facility of a Scribe and/or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination, subject to production of a Certificate from the competent Medical Board (as per Annexure-B) and a Letter of Undertaking (Annexure-C). The candidate must arrange their own scribe. The scribe must not be a candidate in the same exam, must not be from the same centre, must not be a relative, and must hold a qualification lower than the minimum required for the post. The scribe's valid Photo ID must be produced at the exam. PwBD candidates using scribe facility should arrive at the exam centre at least 1 hour in advance.

JKSSB Various Posts Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 22/06/2026 to 21/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 04 of 2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	JKSSB
Post Name	Various Posts (Advt. No. 04/2026)
Total Vacancy	130
Salary	SL-1 to Level-6F (₹14,800 – ₹40,800 Entry Pay) [7th CPC]
Job Location	Jammu & Kashmir
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	21/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Three things will get your JKSSB application rejected without any notice: (1) Missing or expired Domicile Certificate — it must be valid as on the cut-off date of 21 July 2026. (2) Category certificate not in the prescribed government format — JKSSB is extremely strict about this; a certificate in any other format will be summarily rejected even if issued by a genuine authority. (3) Uploading blurred/illegible photo or signature — applications with unclear scans are rejected at the screening stage itself. Also, once the application is submitted and an application number is generated, NO changes are possible under any circumstances — not even a single field. Fill every detail exactly as per your Matriculation certificate (name, DOB, father's name, mother's name). Submit at least 5-7 days before the 21 July deadline to avoid portal overload rejections.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for JKSSB Advt 04 of 2026 posts? ▼

Ans: Salary varies by post. Level-2 posts (Plumber, Binder, Machineman, Lab Attendant, etc.) start at ₹19,900 basic pay, with estimated in-hand of approximately ₹27,000–₹30,000 after DA and HRA. Level-4 posts (Electrician, Caretaker, Lab Assistant, Computer Assistant) start at ₹25,500 basic, with estimated in-hand of ₹33,000–₹38,000. Level-6 posts (Head Weaver, Loan Inspector, Asst. Extension Officer) start at ₹35,400 basic, with estimated in-hand of ₹45,000–₹52,000 per month including DA and HRA as per J&K UT government rules.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Advt 04? ▼

Ans: The online application window opens on 22 June 2026 and closes on 21 July 2026. The application must be submitted on the official JKSSB portal at jkssb.nic.in before the cut-off date. All eligibility documents — including Domicile Certificate, educational qualification, and category certificate — must be valid as on this cut-off date of 21 July 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute portal congestion.

Q.3 Is there negative marking in the JKSSB written exam 2026? ▼

Ans: Yes. The JKSSB written examination carries negative marking of one-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer. The exam consists of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ/OMR-based) with questions set in English language only. The syllabus will be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. Selection is based entirely on the written exam merit — no interview is conducted for any post under Advt. No. 04/2026.

Q.4 What is the age limit for JKSSB Advt 04 of 2026? ▼

Ans: Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026. Open Merit (OM) candidates: maximum 40 years (born between 01/01/1986 and 01/01/2008). SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, and OBC candidates: maximum 43 years. Physically Challenged (PwBD) candidates: maximum 42 years. Ex-Servicemen: maximum 48 years (born on or after 01/01/1978). The minimum age (not born after 01/01/2008) applies uniformly to all categories.

Q.5 How to download the JKSSB Advt 04/2026 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in and navigate to the Notifications/Advertisements section. Look for Advertisement Notification No. 04 of 2026 dated 25/05/2026. The notification along with Annexure-A (post-wise details), Annexure-B (PwBD certificate), and Annexure-C (Scribe undertaking) is available for download. The Board's official website is the only reliable source for updates — always verify before applying.

Q.6 Is J&K Domicile Certificate mandatory for JKSSB Advt 04/2026? ▼

Ans: Yes, absolutely mandatory. Candidates must be Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed government format. This certificate must be valid as on the cut-off date (21/07/2026). Candidates without a valid domicile certificate will be summarily rejected. The domicile certificate must be produced in original at the time of Document Verification.

Q.7 What documents are required for JKSSB Advt 04/2026 application? ▼

Ans: While applying online, candidates must upload: a live recent photograph, signature (10–20 KB), category certificate (PDF, max 100 KB), and qualification/experience certificates (self-attested PDFs, max 100 KB each). At the Document Verification stage, originals of: Domicile Certificate, Date of Birth proof (Matriculation certificate), Educational qualification certificates, Category/Reservation certificates in prescribed government format, Disability certificate (if claiming PwBD), and ESM certificate in Form-XIV (for Ex-Servicemen) — all must be produced along with self-attested photocopies.

Q.8 Can candidates from outside J&K apply for JKSSB Advt 04/2026 posts? ▼

Ans: No. All posts under JKSSB Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 are exclusively for Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Only candidates holding a valid J&K Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority are eligible. Candidates from other states or UTs who do not possess a J&K Domicile Certificate cannot apply. This applies uniformly across all 130 posts and 6 departments covered under this advertisement.