Jkssb Recruitment for 390 UT/Divisional/District Cadre Posts in Various Departments

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) invites online applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to 390 UT/Divisional/District Cadre posts in various departments of Jammu & Kashmir.

Vacancy Details

Total Number of Posts Advertised: 390

Distribution of posts by department:

• Agriculture Production Department: 88 posts
• Cooperative Department: 18 posts
• Department of Industries and Commerce: 87 posts
• Jal Shakti Department: 121 posts
• Social Welfare Department: 36 posts
• Transport Department: 40 posts

Important Dates

• Date of Commencement for submission of Online Applications: 27.01.2026
• Cut-off/Last Date for submission of Online Application Forms: 25.02.2026

Eligibility Criteria

Domicile

Candidates must be Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or before the application cut-off date (25.02.2026).

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)

Category	Max. Age Limit (Years)	Not Born Before	Not Born After
OM	40	01.01.1985	01.01.2007
SC	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
ST	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
RBA	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
ALC/IB	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
EWS	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
OBC	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
Physically Challenged Person	42	01.01.1983	01.01.2007
Ex-Servicemen	48	01.01.1977	01.01.2007

Qualification Required

The educational qualifications for the advertised posts are detailed in Annexure-A of the notification and must be acquired on or before the cut-off date. Candidates must produce original certificates during Document Verification.

Application Fee

• For General Category: Rs. 600/-
• For SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD categories: Rs. 500/-
• Payment Mode: The fee can be paid only through online modes like Net Banking, Credit, or Debit cards.

Scheme of Examination

• The examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions.
• The questions will be set in English only.
• There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

How to Apply

1. Candidates are required to apply online through the JKSSB's official website: www.jkssb.nic.in.
2. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before filling the application form.
3. It is recommended to submit online applications much before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they possess a valid Category Certificate as on the cut-off date if applying under a reserved category.
• Candidature is provisional at all stages of the recruitment process.
• Admit cards for the examination will be made available for download on the JKSSB website about one week before the exam date.
• Candidates must visit the official JKSSB website regularly for updates.