Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026, 2,863 posts, last date 27 November 2026
If you have passed only Class 8 or Class 10 and dream of a government job, this is a rare opening. The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has advertised 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts, and the last date to apply has been extended to 27 November 2026.
The pay is Rs 14,800 to Rs 47,100 — but read one condition carefully before you apply: if you are a graduate, you are not eligible for this recruitment at all. Here is everything you need to know.
JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting board | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement | Notification No. 09 of 2026 (1 September 2026) |
| Total vacancies | 2,863 |
| Posts | Class-IV (MTS) — 2,697; Sanitation Worker — 166 |
| Pay | Pay Level SL1 — Rs 14,800 – 47,100 |
| Last date to apply | 27 November 2026 (extended) |
| Application fee | Rs 600 (OM/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB); Rs 500 (SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) |
| Official website | jkssb.nic.in |
How Many Vacancies, Post by Post?
| Post | Vacancies | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Class-IV (MTS) | 2,697 | Matric (10th pass) |
| Sanitation Worker | 166 | 8th pass |
| Total | 2,863 | — |
The seats are spread across the UT Cadre (105), Divisional Cadre Jammu (1,093), Divisional Cadre Kashmir (897) and 20 District Cadres (768). The Public Works (R&B) Department alone accounts for 1,420 posts.
Who Can Apply?
Educational qualification: Matric (10th pass) for MTS and 8th pass for Sanitation Worker. Note the ceiling — the maximum qualification for both posts is 10+2. A candidate holding any diploma, graduation or post-graduation degree is NOT eligible, and such candidature can be rejected at any stage.
Age limit (as on 1 January 2026): Minimum 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit, 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC, and 42 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Ex-servicemen and casual workers get relaxation as per the rules.
Domicile: Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. A valid Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format must have been issued on or before 27 November 2026.
What Is the Application Fee?
The fee is Rs 600 for OM, OBC, RBA and ALC/IB candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates, payable online only. Please note: the extension notice of 11 November 2026 does not say whether the fee-payment deadline has also moved from 12 November — check the portal and pay early.
What Is the Selection Process?
Selection is through an OMR written test (objective type, in English only, with negative marking of one-fourth marks per wrong answer) plus additional weightage points, followed by Document Verification. The written test carries 85/80/75 marks depending on the cadre, and weightage is added for home division (5 marks), home district (10 marks), having no family member in government service (5 marks), being a widow, divorced or judicially separated woman or orphan girl (5 marks), and casual-worker service (5 marks) — totalling 100 marks. The exam date, syllabus and centres have not been announced yet; JKSSB will notify them separately on its website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 1 September 2026 |
| Online applications open | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 27 November 2026 (extended; earlier 12 November) |
| Exam date | To be notified separately |
How to Apply
- Read Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 and the Corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 fully on jkssb.nic.in.
- Register on the JKSSB online portal.
- Enter your name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as on your matriculation certificate.
- Upload a live photograph and signature (each between 10 KB and 20 KB).
- Indicate your item numbers from the revised Annexure A (Items 182–264) and your cadre and department preferences.
- Pay the fee online and save a printout of the completed form for Document Verification.
Caution: There is no correction window after submission — no change in name, date of birth, category or item number will be entertained later. Do not submit more than one application for the same item number.
Documents Required
- J&K Domicile Certificate (in the prescribed format)
- Matric / 8th pass certificate (qualification acquired on or before 27 November 2026)
- Reservation certificate in the prescribed format (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID and passport-size photographs
- Bonafide Certificate if the qualification was obtained outside J&K (at Document Verification)
Important Links
- JKSSB official website — jkssb.nic.in
- Apply online — JKSSB portal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 27 November 2026. It was extended from 12 November 2026 by a notice dated 11 November 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there in this recruitment?
There are 2,863 posts — 2,697 Class-IV (MTS) and 166 Sanitation Worker posts.
Q3. Can graduates apply for JKSSB Class-IV posts?
No. The maximum qualification for both posts is 10+2. Candidates with a diploma, graduation or post-graduation degree are not eligible.
Q4. What is the salary for JKSSB Class-IV posts?
Both posts carry Pay Level SL1, Rs 14,800 – 47,100.
Q5. Can candidates from Haryana apply?
No. This recruitment is only for domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q6. When will the exam be held?
The exam date, syllabus and centres have not been announced yet. JKSSB will notify them separately on jkssb.nic.in.
Note: This article is based on the JKSSB official advertisement (Notification No. 09 of 2026), the Corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 and the extension notice dated 11 November 2026. Read the official notification before applying.
