JKSSB Recruitment 2026: 518 Horticulture Tech, Staff Nurse & More Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 inviting online applications for 518 vacancies in various departments of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir. These vacancies are available in the Agriculture Production Department, Health & Medical Education Department, Higher Education Department and Labour & Employment Department. Eligible candidates possessing the required educational qualifications and domicile of Jammu & Kashmir can submit their applications through the official JKSSB recruitment portal within the prescribed dates.

This recruitment drive offers opportunities for candidates ranging from Matriculation, 10+2, Diploma, Graduation and other technical qualifications depending upon the post. Selection for most posts will be made through a Written/OMR Examination followed by Document Verification as per the official notification.

JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment has been announced for direct recruitment against UT, Divisional and District Cadre posts belonging to different government departments of Jammu & Kashmir.

Important Dates

Candidates should carefully note the important schedule mentioned in the official notification before applying online.

The examination schedule will be notified later on the official JKSSB website.

Total Vacancy Details

JKSSB has advertised 518 vacancies distributed among four government departments.

These vacancies are further divided into several posts, cadres and reservation categories as detailed in Annexure-A of the notification.

Departments Included in JKSSB Recruitment 2026

The recruitment covers several important government departments including:

• Agriculture Production Department
• Health & Medical Education Department
• Higher Education Department
• Labour & Employment Department

Each department has different educational qualifications, pay levels and selection criteria depending upon the advertised post.

Age Limit

Salary

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary based on the post-wise pay level notified by JKSSB.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination (Objective Type)
2. Document Verification
3. Final Merit List

Exam Pattern

Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for all advertised posts will be released separately by JKSSB before the written examination. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for the latest syllabus updates.