The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially invited online applications for 194 Divisional and District cadre posts belonging to various departments within the Union Territory. This recruitment drive, issued under Advertisement Notification No. 03 of 2026, primarily targets vacancies in the Agriculture Production Department and the Finance Department.
Important Recruitment Dates 🗓️
Potential candidates should mark their calendars with the following schedule:
- Commencement of Online Applications: 20th April 2026.
- Last Date for Online Submission: 19th May 2026.
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 19th May 2026.
Vacancy Breakdown & Qualifications
The total of 194 posts is divided as follows:
- Agriculture Production Department: 146 posts. This includes the role of Veterinary Pharmacist (Pay Level-4), which requires a B.Sc. degree from a recognised university with Zoology as a subject.
- Finance Department: 48 posts. This includes the Assistant Compiler position (Pay Level-4) within the J&K Funds Organisation, requiring a 10+2 qualification.
Age Eligibility (as of 01.01.2026) ⏳
The age limit varies based on the category:
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years (Born between 01.01.1986 and 01.01.2008).
- SC / ST / RBA / ALC/IB / EWS / OBC: 43 years (Born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008).
- Physically Challenged Persons: 42 years (Born between 01.01.1984 and 01.01.2008).
- Ex-Servicemen: 48 years (Born between 01.01.1978 and 01.01.2008).
Fee Structure & Application Process 💳
The application fee must be paid through online modes like Net Banking or Credit/Debit cards:
- General Category: ₹600.
- SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD Categories: ₹500.
Selection Criteria ✅
The selection will be based strictly on merit obtained in a written/OMR-based objective examination. The exam will be conducted in English. Candidates should be aware that there is a negative marking of 0.25 (one-fourth) for every incorrect answer.
Essential Requirements 📑
To be eligible, candidates must be domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority on or before the cut-off date. Additionally, all educational and category certificates must be valid and in the candidate’s possession by the application deadline.
For further details and to access the online application portal, visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in.