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JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2863 Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially issued a major recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026. Through this drive, the Board invites online applications from eligible candidates residing in Jammu & Kashmir for a massive tally of 2,863 vacancies across various government departments.

The advertised positions fall under UT Cadre, Divisional Cadres (Jammu & Kashmir), and District Cadres for two primary designations: Class-IV (Multitasking Staff - MTS) and Sanitation Worker. Below is the detailed breakdown of eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancies, age limits, syllabus scheme, and step-by-step application instructions.

Key Schedule: Online Application Window

• Online Application Starting Date: 05th October 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 03rd November 2026

Recruitment Overview

Parameter	Official Details
Recruiting Agency	Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Notification Number	Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026
Name of Posts	Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker
Total Vacancies	2,863 Posts
Pay Scale	SL-1 (Rs. 14,800 – Rs. 47,100)
Job Location	Jammu & Kashmir
Official Portal	www.jkssb.nic.in

Cadre-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies are categorized into UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre (Jammu & Kashmir), and individual District Cadres as outlined below:

Cadre Level	OM	SC	ST-1	ST-2	RBA	EWS	Total
UT Cadre	44	9	10	10	10	9	105
Divisional Cadres (Jammu & Kashmir)	801	165	201	199	197	191	1,990
District Cadres (All Districts)	333	72	82	77	64	53	768
Grand Total	1,178	246	293	286	271	253	2,863

Prescribed Educational Qualifications

Notice regarding Upper Qualification Bar: Any applicant having higher educational qualifications than the maximum prescribed limit (10+2) is strictly ineligible under the recruitment rules, and candidatures will be summarily rejected during scrutiny.

For Class-IV (MTS) Posts:
• Minimum Qualification: Matric (10th pass)
• Maximum Qualification: 10+2 (Higher Secondary)
For Sanitation Worker Posts:
• Minimum Qualification: 8th pass
• Maximum Qualification: 10+2 (Higher Secondary)

Age Criteria (As on 01.01.2026)

Category	Upper Age Limit	Not Born Before	Not Born After
Open Merit (OM)	40 Years	01.01.1986	01.01.2008
SC / ST-1 / ST-2	43 Years	01.01.1983	01.01.2008
RBA / ALC / IB / EWS / OBC	43 Years	01.01.1983	01.01.2008
Physically Challenged (PwBD)	42 Years	01.01.1984	01.01.2008
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	As per rules	Armed Forces deduction	01.01.2008

Selection Scheme & Weightage System (Total: 100 Marks)

The final selection will be made on a 100-mark scale comprising an Objective Type Written Examination and socio-economic/domicile points under S.O. 184 of 2020:

UT Cadre Posts: Written Test carries 85 Marks. Additional weightage includes: 5 points for candidates with no family member in government service, 5 points for widows/divorced women/orphan girls, and 5 points for casual workers (5+ years experience).

Divisional Cadre Posts: Written Test carries 80 Marks, 5 points for candidates belonging to the Home Division, and up to 15 additional points based on special categories (no govt job in family, widows/orphans, casual worker).
District Cadre Posts: Written Test carries 75 Marks, 10 points for candidates of the Home District, and up to 15 points under special socio-economic weightage.

Application Fee & Payment Mode

General / Open Merit (OM): Rs. 600/-
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD Categories: Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: Strictly via online payment gateways (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card).

How to Apply Online for JKSSB Recruitment 2026

Visit the official website of the J&K Services Selection Board at www.jkssb.nic.in.
Locate the recruitment portal link for Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026.
Register an account using a valid email address and an active mobile number.
Complete the online profile by filling in personal credentials, Domicile information, and educational records exactly as stated on your Matriculation Certificate.
Upload a scanned passport photograph and clear signature (file size between 10 KB and 20 KB).
Select Cadre and Department preferences carefully as per eligibility.
Pay the prescribed application fee online and review all fields thoroughly before final submission.
Download and save the printed acknowledgment slip for reference during future Document Verification.