The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued a major recruitment notification for 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts across different departments and cadres in Jammu and Kashmir. The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated September 1, 2026.
The online application process will begin on October 5, 2026, and eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications until November 3, 2026. The vacancies have been distributed among UT Cadre, Jammu and Kashmir Divisional Cadres, and various District Cadres.
Candidates applying for these posts must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess the prescribed educational qualification within the specified minimum and maximum qualification limits.
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JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026 |
| Notification Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Posts | Class-IV (MTS), Sanitation Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 2,863 |
| Application Starts | October 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 3, 2026 |
| Job Cadres | UT, Divisional and District |
| Pay Scale | SL1: ₹14,800–47,100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Domicile Requirement | Jammu & Kashmir |
The recruitment covers Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts across UT, divisional and district cadres in Jammu and Kashmir. Of the total 2,863 vacancies, 105 are under the UT Cadre, 1,990 under Divisional Cadres and 768 under District Cadres.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers a total of 2,863 vacancies across several departments, including Agriculture Production, Estates, Home, Transport, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, ARI & Training, Culture, Higher Education, Public Works (R&B), Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, and others.
The cadre-wise vacancy distribution is:
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UT Cadre | 105 |
| Divisional Cadres | 1,990 |
| District Cadres | 768 |
| Total | 2,863 |
Among the divisional vacancies, 1,093 posts are in the Jammu Division and 897 in the Kashmir Division.
A particularly large number of vacancies are available in the Public Works (R&B) Department, including 939 Class-IV posts under the Jammu Divisional Cadre and 481 posts under the Kashmir Divisional Cadre.
District-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The notification also includes vacancies under different District Cadres.
| District | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Anantnag | 59 |
| Bandipora | 20 |
| Baramulla | 75 |
| Budgam | 47 |
| Doda | 46 |
| Ganderbal | 46 |
| Jammu | 65 |
| Kathua | 50 |
| Kishtwar | 25 |
| Kulgam | 23 |
| Kupwara | 24 |
| Poonch | 49 |
| Pulwama | 45 |
| Rajouri | 28 |
| Ramban | 9 |
| Reasi | 34 |
| Samba | 14 |
| Shopian | 10 |
| Srinagar | 53 |
| Udhampur | 46 |
Candidates should carefully check the relevant item number and cadre before applying, as selection and final allocation will depend on eligibility, merit, and preferences.
Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualifications differ between the Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts.
Class-IV MTS Qualification
For Class-IV (MTS) posts, the prescribed qualification is:
Minimum: Matriculation
Maximum: 10+2
This means candidates possessing qualifications outside the prescribed minimum and maximum range should carefully verify their eligibility before submitting an application.
Sanitation Worker Qualification
For Sanitation Worker posts:
Minimum: Class 8 pass
Maximum: 10+2
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification on or before November 3, 2026, which is the application cut-off date.
Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Requirement
Only candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible to apply for the advertised posts.
Applicants must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format on or before November 3, 2026.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | 40 years |
| SC | 43 years |
| ST-1 | 43 years |
| ST-2 | 43 years |
| RBA | 43 years |
| ALC/IB | 43 years |
| EWS | 43 years |
| OBC | 43 years |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 years |
For Open Merit candidates, the notification states that applicants must not have been born before January 1, 1986, whereas the corresponding date for most listed reserved categories is January 1, 1983.
Eligible ex-servicemen will receive age relaxation according to the applicable rules.
The notification also provides an additional five-year upper-age relaxation to eligible casual workers claiming additional weightage under the applicable Class-IV Special Recruitment Rules.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Candidates | ₹600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | ₹500 |
Payment can be made through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. The fee, once paid, will generally not be refunded or adjusted against another recruitment.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination along with additional weightage, where applicable.
The precise distribution varies by cadre.
UT Cadre
- Written Test – 85 marks
- No family member in specified government service – 5 marks
- Widow/divorced/judicially separated women and orphan girls – 5 marks
- Eligible casual workers with five years or more service – 5 marks
Total: 100 marks
Divisional Cadre
The written examination carries 80 marks. An additional 5 marks are available to candidates from the home division, while other prescribed criteria account for another 15 marks.
District Cadre
For District Cadre recruitment, the written test carries 75 marks.
Candidates belonging to their home district can receive 10 additional marks, while another 15 marks are distributed among the other prescribed weightage criteria.
Final cadre and department allocation will be carried out through the merit-cum-preference system.
Exam Pattern
The JKSSB examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
The questions will be set in English only.
Candidates should also note that there will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every incorrect answer.
The detailed syllabus will be notified separately by JKSSB.
The examination date and centres have also not been announced in this recruitment notification and will be communicated separately.
Salary
Candidates selected for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts will be appointed in:
Pay Level: SL1
Pay Scale: ₹14,800 to ₹47,100
Other service conditions will be governed by the applicable rules and regulations of the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
How to Apply for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026
The application process will be conducted completely online. JKSSB has stated that detailed instructions regarding the online application portal will be issued separately.
Once applications open, candidates should:
- Open the JKSSB online application facility.
- Select the relevant recruitment notification and item number.
- Complete the required personal and domicile details.
- Enter educational and category information carefully.
- Upload the required live photograph and signature.
- Select the relevant posts/items and cadre preferences.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Review all information before final submission.
- Submit the application and retain a printout for Document Verification.
Candidates should be particularly careful when filling out the application, as the Board has stated that requests for correction or modification after submission will not be entertained.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants should keep their Matriculation or relevant educational certificates, domicile certificate, category certificate where applicable, date-of-birth proof, recent photographs and valid photo identification ready.
Candidates claiming reservation, age relaxation or additional selection weightage must have the applicable certificates in the prescribed format and valid as of the cut-off date.
Original documents must be produced during Document Verification.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should not wait until the closing date to submit their applications, as heavy portal traffic may cause login or submission issues.
Only one application for the same item number should ordinarily be submitted. If multiple applications for the same item are detected, JKSSB may consider the latest application, while appearing more than once for the same item can result in cancellation of candidature.
Applicants should also ensure that their name, date of birth, father’s name, and mother’s name exactly match the Matriculation Certificate.
The Board has further stated that the number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease during the recruitment process.
