The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the first recruitment notification of this year (Advt No. 01 of 2026), inviting eligible candidates to apply for various 239 UT Cadre posts in the Health and Medical Education Department. Only the candidates who are Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026, for which the registration process will begin from 24th February 2026 onwards.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Through the official notification released for JKSSB Health and Medical Education Department Recruitment 2026, this year 239 vacancies for various posts, including Assistant Cook G-II, Attendant General Cadre(AGC) GII, Staff Nurse, Technician G II , and many more. Interested candidates must go through the advertisement and check all details carefully.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026- Overview
As per the details mentioned in the advertisement for UT Cadre posts belonging to the Health and Medical Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, the brief overview table is prepared helping the candidates to apply for the said vacancies.
| JKSSB Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Posts | Assistant Cook G-II, Attendant General Cadre(AGC) GII, Staff Nurse, Technician G II, and more |
| Department | Health and Medical Education Department |
| Vacancies | 239 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 24th February to 25th March 2026 |
| Eligibility | varies post-wise |
| Selection process | Written Examination (Objective Type) |
| Job Location | Jammu |
| Official website | https://jkssb.nic.in/ |
JKSSB Various Posts Vacancy 2026
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 will be conducted for various UT Cadre posts in the Health and Medical Education Department. The total number of vacancies announced is 239, for which the post-wise vacacnies is as follows-:
| Posts | Department | Vacancies |
| Assistant Cook G-II | Dept. of Dietetics & Therapeutics | 16 |
| Chest Physiotherapist | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 01 |
| Jr. Basic Physiotherapist G-II | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 03 |
| Jr. Occupational Therapist | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 01 |
| Library Assistant G-II | Library Service | 01 |
| Medical Record Assistant | Medical Records Department | 07 |
| Technician G II | Lab Group | 32 |
| Junior Pharmacist GII | Drug & Pharmacy | 07 |
| Junior Store Clerk | Materials Management Department | 08 |
| Medical Record Assistant | Medical Records Department | 07 |
| Speech Therapist | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 02 |
| Staff Nurse GII |
Nursing Administration | 20 |
| Technician GII | Lab Group | 32 |
| Technician GII | Medical Group | 21 |
| Technician GII | Perfusionist | 01 |
| Technician GII | Radiation Group) | 15 |
| Technician GII | Theatre Group | 17 |
| Vocational Counsellor | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 01 |
| Attendant General Cadre(AGC) GII | General Administration | 25 |
| Barber G-III | Nursing Administration | 02 |
| Nursing Aid GIII | Nursing Administration | 59 |
| Total |
239 | |
JKSSB Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidates who are planning to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualifications and age limit. The details have been provided below.
Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational qualification required to be eligible to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 has been tabulated below;
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Cook (G-II) | 10+2 with 1½ years Diploma in Food Production from a recognized institute and 2 years’ experience in a registered hotel/catering/hospital |
| Chest Physiotherapist | Degree in Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation Therapy OR Diploma in Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation Therapy with 2 years’ experience |
| Junior Basic Physiotherapist (G-II) | Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy |
| Junior Occupational Therapist (G-II) | Degree in Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation OR Diploma with 2 years’ experience and required registration |
| Junior Pharmacist (G-II) | B. Pharmacy from a recognized institution |
| Junior Store Clerk (Materials Management) | BBA / B.Com from a recognized university with a 6-month computer course |
| Library Assistant (G-II) | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (B.Lib/B.LIS) |
| Medical Record Assistant | 10+2 with a Diploma in Medical Records and a 6-month computer certificate |
| Speech Therapist | Degree in Audiology & Speech Language Therapy/Rehabilitation OR Diploma with 2 years’ experience and council registration |
| Staff Nurse G-II | B.Sc Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing |
| Technician G-II (Lab Group) | B.Sc in Medical Lab Technology |
| Technician G-II (Medical Group) | B.Sc in Medical Technology |
| Technician G-II (Perfusionist) | B.Sc in Perfusion Technology |
| Technician G-II (Radiation Group) | B.Sc in Radiation Technology |
| Technician G-II (Theatre Group) | B.Sc in Theatre Technology |
| Vocational Counsellor (PMR) | Master’s Degree in Career Counselling / HR Management / Sociology / Social Work / Rehabilitation Psychology |
| Attendant General Cadre (G-II) | Minimum Matriculation, Maximum 10+2 |
| Barber (G-III) | Matriculation with professional trade knowledge |
| Nursing Aid (G-III) | 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) |
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
The candidates must not exceed the age of 40 Years as on 1st January 2026. Age relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved category candidates is also provided, which can be checked from the table below.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years |
| SC | 43 Years |
| ST-1 | 43 Years |
| ST-2 | 43 Years |
| RBA | 43 Years |
| ALC/IB | 43 Years |
| EWS | 43 Years |
| Physically Challenged Person (PwBD) | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years |
| Government Service/Contractual Employees | 40 Years |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The candidates who are willing to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 have to pay an application fee before submitting their application form,s as applications submitted without fee payment will be rejected. The application fee must be paid online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (OM) | Rs. 600 |
| SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC/IB/EWS | Rs. 500 |
| PwBD | Exempted (No Fee) |
JKSSB Selection Process 2026
- Written Examination: The exam will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions set in English only.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification based on merit.
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