JKSSB Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 08 of 2026) — 518 Posts | Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse & More | Apply by 9 October
JKSSB has advertised 518 UT, Divisional and District cadre posts in four departments of Jammu & Kashmir under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026, with Junior Pharmacist as the largest post and over 80% of vacancies in Health & Medical Education. J&K domicile candidates can apply online at jkssb.nic.in until 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
518
Total Posts
Jammu & Kashmir (UT/Divisional/District cadre)
Location
Timeline
4 Aug 2026
10 Sept 2026
9 Oct 2026
Until 11:59 PM; also the cut-off date for qualification, domicile and certificates
9 Oct 2026
Until 11:59 PM
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About This Notification
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026, dated 4 August 2026, for 518 UT/Divisional/District cadre posts in four departments:
- Agriculture Production Department
- Health & Medical Education Department (over 80% of posts)
- Higher Education Department
- Labour & Employment Department
Posts include
Junior Pharmacist (largest post), Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Laboratory Technician, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Para Medical Assistant, Sanitary Inspector, Health Educator, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor and others.
Sources report different figures for Junior Pharmacist (211, 216 or 237). Post-wise and district-wise vacancies are in the official advertisement.
Key points
- Applications: 10 September – 9 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee payment deadline: 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM
- Open only to J&K domicile holders
- Live face verification mandatory during application
- Cut-off date for qualification, domicile and category certificates: 9 October 2026
- Written/OMR exam date to be notified on jkssb.nic.in
Key Details
Organization
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department
Agriculture Production, Health & Medical Education, Higher Education and Labour & Employment Departments, Government of Jammu & Kashmir
Exam Name
JKSSB UT/Divisional/District Cadre Posts — Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026
Total Posts
518
Job Location
Jammu & Kashmir (UT/Divisional/District cadre)
Selection Process
Written / OMR Examination → Document Verification → Final Selection (as per JKSSB rules)
Official Website
https://jkssb.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Domicile
Valid Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Certificate issued on or before 9 October 2026
Educational Qualification
Post-wise: Matriculation, 10+2 with relevant Diploma, or Graduation, as per the advertisement
Live Face Verification
Mandatory during the online application
Age Limit
Post-wise as per the advertisement; relaxation as per J&K Government rules
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation-level posts: e.g. Senior Canning Attendant, Junior Theatre Technician, Supervisor
- 10+2 with relevant Diploma: e.g. Horticulture Technician, Junior Pharmacist, Junior Lab Technician, FMPHW/MMPHW
- Graduation-level posts: e.g. Health Educator, Junior Laboratory Assistant
- Nursing qualification and registration for Junior Staff Nurse, as per the advertisement
- Valid J&K Domicile Certificate
All qualifications and certificates must be held on or before 9 October 2026.
Age Limit
Age limits are post-wise as per J&K Civil Services Recruitment Rules and the advertisement. Relaxation for reserved categories, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups as per J&K Government rules.
Important Dates
Notification Released
4 Aug 2026
Application Start
10 Sept 2026
Application End
9 Oct 2026
Until 11:59 PM; also the cut-off date for qualification, domicile and certificates
Fee Payment Last Date
9 Oct 2026
Until 11:59 PM
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 4 Aug 2026 | — |
| ✓Application Start | 10 Sept 2026 | — |
| NEXTApplication End | 9 Oct 2026 | Until 11:59 PM; also the cut-off date for qualification, domicile and certificates |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 9 Oct 2026 | Until 11:59 PM |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 518
Junior Pharmacist
Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Para Medical Assistant, Sanitary Inspector, Health Educator, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor & othe
Total — Advertisement No. 08 of 2026
518| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Pharmacist | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Lab Technician, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Para Medical Assistant, Sanitary Inspector, Health Educator, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor & othe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total — Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 | 518 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 518 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
Per sources; confirm in the official advertisement
Written / OMR Examination — Exam Pattern
Post-wise syllabus as notified by JKSSB
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-wise syllabus as notified by JKSSB | — | — | — | No | offline |
Exam date to be notified on jkssb.nic.in
Step 1: Find Your Post
Check Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 for your post, district, qualification and category-wise vacancies.
Step 2: Keep Certificates Ready
Keep your J&K Domicile Certificate, educational and professional certificates, and category certificate ready — all must be issued on or before 9 October 2026.
Step 3: Apply and Pay Before 9 October
Register on jkssb.nic.in, complete live face verification, fill the form and pay the fee online before 11:59 PM on 9 October.
Latest Updates
3 Oct
2026
🔔 JKSSB 08/2026 — 6 Days Left to Apply for 518 Posts
Last date for application and fee payment is 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM. No extension announced so far.
Apply Now10 Sept
2026
0JKSSB 08/2026 Online Applications Open — 518 Posts
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2026
0JKSSB Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 Released — 518 Posts
JKSSB 08/2026 — Key Highlights
- Total posts: 518 (UT/Divisional/District cadre)
- Departments: Agriculture, Health & Medical Education, Higher Education, Labour & Employment
- Largest post: Junior Pharmacist
- Apply: 10 September – 9 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Eligibility: J&K domicile + post-wise qualification
- Live face verification mandatory
