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JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2863 Posts

By Rojgar Suchna Published: 4 min read

JKSSB Advt 09/2026: 2863 Class-IV and Sanitation Worker posts. Apply 5 October–3 November 2026. J&K domicile. jkssb.nic.in

Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification

Overview at a Glance

Organisation Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board
Total Vacancies 2,863
Qualification MTS: Matric to 10+2; Sanitation Worker: 8th to 10+2; J&K domicile
State / UT Jammu & Kashmir
Salary ₹14,800 – ₹47,100 per month
Official Website jkssb.nic.in

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has published Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 dated 01 September 2026 on jkssb.nic.in. There are 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts in UT, Divisional and District cadres across departments. Only J&K domiciles who meet the prescribed minimum and maximum qualifications can apply online from 05 October to 03 November 2026. Age is reckoned on 01 January 2026. Cadre totals, eligibility, selection marks, fee and the official PDF are below.

JKSSB Class-IV Notification 2026 Out @jkssb.nic.in

The drive follows S.O. 184 of 2020 and related rules. The exam date and centres will be notified later on the Board website. Cadre and department allocation is by merit-cum-preference and is final once notified. Vacancy numbers may rise or fall before the final list.

Download JKSSB Advt. 09 of 2026 PDF. Apply via jkssb.nic.in.

Official links

Highlights

Particular

Detail

Board

J&K Services Selection Board

Advertisement

09 of 2026, dated 01.09.2026

Posts

Class-IV (MTS) / Sanitation Worker

Vacancies

2,863

Pay

SL-1, ₹14,800–₹47,100

Apply

05.10.2026 to 03.11.2026

Eligibility

Valid J&K domicile certificate by the cut-off

Helpdesk

0191-2461335 (Jammu), 0194-2435089 (Srinagar); ssbjk-grievance@jk.gov.in

Cadre-wise vacancy

Cadre

Posts

UT Cadre

105

Divisional Cadre Jammu

1,093

Divisional Cadre Kashmir

897

District Cadre (all districts)

768

Total

2,863

Category-wise total

OM

SC

ST-1

ST-2

OBC

ALC/IB

RBA

EWS

Total

1,178

246

293

286

221

115

271

253

2,863

Department- and item-wise rows are in Annexure-A (PWD, Horticulture, Estates, Higher Education, Transport and others). A large share is Public Works (R&B) Class-IV.

Important dates

Event

Date

Advertisement

01 September 2026

Online application starts

05 October 2026

Last date to apply / pay fee

03 November 2026

Exam / admit card

To be notified on jkssb.nic.in

Age limit (01.01.2026)

Category

Maximum age

Not born before

Not born after

OM

40

01.01.1986

01.01.2008

SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC

43

01.01.1983

01.01.2008

Physically Challenged

42

01.01.1984

01.01.2008

Ex-servicemen: deduct service from actual age; residual age must not exceed the prescribed maximum by more than three years. Eligible casual workers should read the extra age benefit in the Class-IV special rules in the notice.

Educational qualification

All qualifications must be held by 03.11.2026. A degree above the prescribed maximum disqualifies that post.

Post

Minimum

Maximum

Class-IV (MTS)

Matric (10th)

10+2

Sanitation Worker

8th pass

10+2

Rules: S.O. 184 of 2020 / SRO 99 of 2008 (MTS); S.O. 132 of 2022 (sanitation worker).

Selection process

Stage

Detail

Written examination

Objective MCQs, English only; one-fourth negative marking

Additional marks

Home cadre / family / widow etc. as in Annexure-D

Document verification

Originals required

Allocation

Merit and preference; final and binding

Selection marks (out of 100)

Criterion

UT

Divisional

District

Written test

85

80

75

Home Division / District (domicile)

05

10

No family member in government service

05

05

05

Widow / divorced / judicially separated / orphan girl

05

05

05

Casual worker 5+ years (wage proof)

05

05

05

“Family” means spouse, brother, sister and parents only. The syllabus will be notified separately. Eligible PwBD candidates may use their own scribe and 20 minutes compensatory time per hour, as in the notice.

How to apply

  1. Register / complete OTR on jkssb.nic.in.

  2. Open Active Advertisement and choose 09 of 2026.

  3. Enter personal, domicile and qualification details; upload photo, signature and certificates.

  4. Pay the fee by net banking or card.

  5. Submit before 03 November 2026 and keep a printout.

Online only. Multiple forms for the same item or appearing twice can lead to cancellation and debarment. Wrong particulars can void the application.

Application fee (non-refundable)

Category

Fee

OM / general and others not listed for concession

₹600

SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD

₹500

Excess-payment queries: ssbjk-grievance@jk.gov.in. Chargebacks are not accepted.

Salary

Annexure-D: SL-1 ₹14,800–₹47,100. Allowances follow UT rules.

Finish the form before 03 November 2026. Match posts and conditions with the official PDF.

FAQ

What is the last date for JKSSB Class-IV 2026? Online applications close on 03 November 2026; they open on 05 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there? 2,863 — UT 105, Jammu Division 1,093, Kashmir Division 897, District 768.

Are graduates eligible? For MTS the maximum is 10+2; a higher qualification than the cap makes you ineligible for that post. Sanitation Worker is 8th to 10+2.

What is the fee? ₹600 in general; ₹500 for SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for JKSSB Class-IV 2026?

Online applications close on 03 November 2026; they open on 05 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there?

2,863 — UT 105, Jammu Division 1,093, Kashmir Division 897, District 768.

Are graduates eligible?

For MTS the maximum is 10+2; a higher qualification than the cap makes you ineligible for that post. Sanitation Worker is 8th to 10+2.

What is the fee?

₹600 in general; ₹500 for SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD.

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