JKSSB Class IV recruitment 2026 out for 2863 posts; Check eligibility and process

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has put out the Class IV Recruitment 2026 notification, and it's a solid one for anyone chasing a government job in J&K. Thousands of vacancies, spread across multiple departments this is worth paying attention to if you're eligible.

JKSSB released the official notification on September 1, 2026, covering Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts. In total, 2,863 vacancies are up for grabs, split across UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre, and District Cadre in various departments throughout Jammu and Kashmir.

Applications open on October 5, 2026. You'll have until November 3 to get everything submitted. Make sure it's all done through the official website; within that window, no exceptions are mentioned.

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Key details

Recruiting Board: JKSSB

Advertisement No.: 09 of 2026

Total Posts: 2863

Posts: Class-IV (MTS), Sanitation Worker

Job Location: Jammu and Kashmir

Application Mode: Online

Application Start Date: October 5, 2026

Last Date: November 3, 2026

Selection Process: Written Exam

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualifications differ by post:

Class-IV (MTS): 10th pass (Matriculation)

Sanitation Worker: 8th pass

Whatever qualification you hold, it needs to come from a recognised board or institution; that part's non-negotiable.

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Age limit sits between 18 and 40 years. But there's relaxation built in:

OM: 40 years

SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 43 years

PwBD: 42 years

Ex-Servicemen: 48 years

Eligible casual workers get an additional 5 years on top of that

You'll need a valid Jammu & Kashmir domicile certificate. No way around this one either.

How to apply

Head to jkssb.nic.in

Click the recruitment link (Advt. No. 09 of 2026)

Register with your email and mobile number

Fill in your personal and educational details

Upload a photo and signature

Pick your post and department

Pay the application fee

Submit, then print the form for your records

Where the vacancies are

All 2,863 posts are spread across departments: Public Works (R&B), Estates Department, Transport Department, and Cultural Department, among others, split across different cadres.

Selection process

It comes down to a written exam with objective-type questions and MCQs. Heads up, there's negative marking here, so every wrong answer costs you 1/4 mark. Worth keeping in mind before you start guessing.

Candidates with disabilities can get extra time and scribe support, per the usual rules. As for exam dates and centres, those haven't been announced yet; keep checking the official website for updates.

JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 is a genuine opportunity if you're after a government job in Jammu and Kashmir. Just don't sit on it; check your eligibility carefully, and get your application in before the window closes.