JKSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 518 Posts (Horticulture Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, and More)

Age details

The maximum age limit varies by category, with Open Merit up to 40 years and other categories up to 43 years. Physically Challenged candidates: up to 42 years. Exact dates reflect the 1 January 2026 age reference. Ex-Servicemen may receive age relaxation as per rules.

Eligibility by post (summarized)

• Qualification varies by post, from Matriculation to 10+2 with diploma, to Graduate with Science. Specific requirements are listed in the vacancy tables for each post:
  • Senior Canning Attendant: Matric or equivalent with 6 months of training in Fruit Preservation.
  • Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with one year of Basic Horticulture training (certificate from a recognized institution).
  • Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Pharmacist, Para Medical Assistant, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, etc.: various combinations of 10+2 with relevant diplomas/degrees.
  • Graduate qualifications in Health Educator and Junior Laboratory Assistant may be preferred.

Full post-wise qualification details are provided in the official vacancy annexures.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 04 August 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 9 October 2026
• Examination Date: Not specified in the notification (to be notified separately)

Notes: If any date is not fully resolvable from the notice (e.g., exact exam date), the original text is kept here without fabrication.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 600
• SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD: Rs. 500

Payment is online only (Net Banking, Credit or Debit Card). The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Other instructions

• Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir is mandatory; a valid domicile certificate must be held by the cut-off date (9 October 2026).
• Online applications only; no other mode will be entertained.
• Applicants must apply for one item number per application; multiple applications for the same item will lead to cancellation.
• Uploads: live photo, signature, category certificate, and qualification documents as required; ensure file sizes meet specifications.
• Carefully review all entries before final submission. No changes after submission.
• In-service candidates must route a signed, stamped printout of the application through their Head of Department by the last date of Document Verification.
• Carry original documents to Document Verification; failure to present them may lead to disqualification.
• Read Annexure-A for post-specific qualifications, cadre, and vacancy break-up before applying.