JKSSB Recruitment 2026 – 518 Posts for Junior Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technician & More, Apply Online

📢 The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 for the recruitment of 518 posts across various government departments of Jammu & Kashmir. Posts on offer include Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Health Educator, Supervisor, Horticulture Technician and Sanitary Inspector.

Candidates can apply online through the official JKSSB portal. Read the full details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, important dates, application fee and the step-by-step application process — below.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Important Dates
• Application Fee
• How to Apply
• Important Links

Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has announced 518 vacancies in Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026. Applications are invited online, and selection will be through a written examination followed by document verification.

The Health & Medical Education Department accounts for the largest share of posts at 421, covering Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Theatre Technician, Health Educator, FMPHW/MMPHW and other posts. The Agriculture Production Department has 46 technical and support posts, the Higher Education Department has 48 posts including Laboratory Assistant, and the Labour & Employment Department has 3 Supervisor and other posts.

Pay for all posts will be as per the applicable JKSSB pay level / Jammu & Kashmir Government Pay Matrix for the respective post.

Vacancy Details

Department-wise distribution of the 518 posts:

Category-wise distribution of the 518 posts:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification varies by post:

• Matriculation (10th pass): Senior Canning Attendant, Supervisor, Junior Theatre Technician and similar posts.
• 10+2 with relevant diploma: Junior Pharmacist, Junior Lab Technician, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, FMPHW, MMPHW and other technical posts.
• Graduation: Health Educator, Junior Laboratory Assistant and other graduate-level posts.
• Additional requirements: Required diploma, registration or professional certificate (where applicable) as per the official notification.

Domicile: A valid Jammu & Kashmir domicile certificate is mandatory to apply.

Age limit: Maximum age is 43 years. The source also notes 40 years for the general category, up to 43 years for reserved categories, and 42 years for PwBD candidates.

Important Dates

Note: the source page’s date table lists the last date as 24 October 2026; its FAQ section mentions 09 October 2026. Please confirm the exact last date in the official Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 before applying.

Application Fee

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply online for JKSSB Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
2. Open Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026.
3. Register online using a valid mobile number and email ID.
4. Log in with your registration credentials.
5. Fill in the application form with your personal, educational and communication details.
6. Upload your photograph, signature, domicile certificate, educational certificates and other required documents.
7. Pay the application fee online using net banking, debit card, credit card or other available payment methods.
8. Review all the details carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

• Apply Online – jkssb.nic.in
• Official Website – jkssb.nic.in

Candidates should read the official Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 on the JKSSB website for complete post-wise details, eligibility conditions and the application schedule.