Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 dated 1 September 2026 for direct recruitment to 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts in various departments of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The vacancies are distributed across UT, Divisional and District Cadres.
The online application process will begin on 5 October 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 3 November 2026. Candidates applying for the advertised posts must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid J&K Domicile Certificate by the application closing date.
The recruitment is particularly important for candidates looking for JKSSB Class 4 jobs, MTS jobs and 8th/10th-pass government jobs in Jammu & Kashmir.
Candidates looking for more opportunities based on their educational qualification can also explore government jobs by education to find relevant vacancies.
JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 2,863 Class-IV and Sanitation Worker posts.
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Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Advertisement No.
09 of 2026
Notification Date
1 September 2026
Post Names
Class-IV (MTS), Sanitation Worker
Total Vacancies
2,863
Job Location
Jammu & Kashmir
Cadres
UT / Divisional / District
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
5 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
3 November 2026
Required Domicile
Jammu & Kashmir
Application Fee
₹600; ₹500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD
Pay Scale
SL-1: ₹14,800–₹47,100
Selection Process
Written Test + applicable additional marks/weightage
Exam Type
Objective-type MCQ
Negative Marking
1/4 mark for each wrong answer
The notification states that 2,863 posts have been advertised, while the detailed vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-A.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Released
1 September 2026
Online Application Starts
5 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
3 November 2026
Examination Date
To be notified
Admit Card
To be notified
JKSSB has not announced the examination date or examination centres in this notification. The Board will publish these details separately on its official website.
The 2,863 vacancies are divided among UT, Divisional and District Cadres.
Cadre
Total Vacancies
UT Cadre
105
Divisional Cadre
1,990
District Cadre
768
Grand Total
2,863
The official Annexure-A gives the complete department-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution. The grand total is 1,178 OM + 246 SC + 293 ST-1 + 286 ST-2 + 221 OBC + 115 ALC/IB + 271 RBA + 253 EWS = 2,863 posts.
UT Cadre – 105 Posts
The UT Cadre includes Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts in departments including Agriculture Production, Estates, Home and Transport.
Department
Post
Total
Agriculture Production Department (Sericulture)
Class-IV (MTS)
1
Estates Department
Sanitation Worker
73
Home Department
Class-IV (MTS)
1
Transport Department
Class-IV (MTS)
28
Transport Department
Sanitation Worker
2
Total
105
The official vacancy table on page 16 shows the complete category-wise breakup for these UT Cadre posts.
Divisional Cadre – 1,990 Posts
The Divisional Cadre is divided between Jammu Division – 1,093 posts and Kashmir Division – 897 posts.
Division
Vacancies
Jammu Division
1,093
Kashmir Division
897
Total
1,990
Among the larger departmental allocations, Public Works (R&B) Department has 939 posts in Jammu Division and 481 posts in Kashmir Division. The Department of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks has 199 posts in Kashmir Division.
District-Wise JKSSB Class 4 Vacancy 2026
The notification contains 768 District Cadre vacancies across 20 districts.
District
Vacancies
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
Total
768
These district totals are taken from the district-wise totals in Annexure-A of the notification. For example, the notification lists Anantnag 59, Bandipora 20, Baramulla 75, Budgam 47 and Doda 46, while the remaining district totals are given across pages 22–28.
Important: Candidates should carefully check the individual department/post and cadre before applying because the detailed Annexure-A vacancy table contains the category-wise distribution and item numbers.
JKSSB Class 4 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
There are different minimum qualifications for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts.
For Class-IV (MTS)
Minimum qualification: Matriculation
Maximum qualification: 10+2
For Sanitation Worker
Minimum qualification: 8th Pass
Maximum qualification: 10+2
The notification specifically states these minimum and maximum qualification limits under the applicable J&K rules. Therefore, candidates should not assume that a higher qualification is automatically acceptable for these posts.
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce their original qualification certificates, and the prescribed qualification must have been acquired on or before the application cut-off date.
Domicile Requirement
Candidates must be domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate by the application cut-off date. The original Domicile Certificate will be required during Document Verification.
Candidates who have completed Class 10 can also check the latest 10th pass government jobs for other recruitment opportunities.
JKSSB Class 4 Age Limit 2026
The age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Category
Maximum Age
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
OBC
43 years
PwBD
42 years
For OM candidates, the notification specifies a birth date range of 1 January 1986 to 1 January 2008. For several reserved categories, the maximum age is 43 years, while PwBD candidates have a maximum age of 42 years.
The notification also provides specific age-related provisions for ex-servicemen and candidates claiming additional weightage under the J&K Class-IV Special Recruitment Rules.
JKSSB Class 4 Application Fee 2026
Category
Application Fee
General/Other eligible categories
₹600
SC
₹500
ST-1
₹500
ST-2
₹500
EWS
₹500
PwBD
₹500
The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. The notification states that applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered and that the fee is non-refundable.
JKSSB Class 4 Salary 2026
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale
Class-IV (MTS)
SL-1
₹14,800 – ₹47,100
Sanitation Worker
SL-1
₹14,800 – ₹47,100
The official JKSSB notification specifies Pay Level SL-1 with a pay scale of ₹14,800–₹47,100 for the posts covered under this recruitment.
For a better understanding of pay levels and salary structures in similar government posts, candidates can also check the SSC MTS salary details.
JKSSB Class 4 Selection Process 2026
The selection process is based on a written test plus applicable additional marks/weightage, with the exact weightage depending on the cadre.
UT Cadre
Selection Component
Marks
Written Test
85
Eligible additional weightage categories
15
Total
100
Divisional Cadre
Selection Component
Marks
Written Test
80
Home Division
5
Other prescribed additional categories
15
Total
100
District Cadre
Selection Component
Marks
Written Test
75
Home District
10
Other prescribed additional categories
15
Total
100
The additional categories include provisions relating to candidates whose family members have not been in government service, eligible widows/divorced/judicially separated women/orphan girls, and eligible casual workers.
Written Examination
The written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. The questions will be set in English only, and there will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer.
Exam date: Not announced yet.
Syllabus: JKSSB will notify the syllabus separately on its official website.
JKSSB will determine the overall merit based on the written-test marks and applicable additional points.
Successful candidates will be allocated to cadres and departments using the merit-cum-preference method. Candidates may be asked to provide their cadre and department preferences either in the online application or at a later stage. Once the allocation is notified, it will be final and binding.
This is particularly important for candidates applying for District Cadre posts because the notification provides additional marks for a candidate’s home district in the District Cadre selection criteria.
JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
Candidates will be required to submit the application online only. JKSSB states that detailed instructions for filling the online application, including the online portal details, will be made available separately on the Board’s website.
Steps to Apply
Visit the official JKSSB website.
Open the recruitment/application section for Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026.
Read the notification and verify your eligibility.
Complete the online registration.
Select the applicable post/item and cadre according to your eligibility and preference.
Enter your personal, educational and domicile details carefully.
Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
Pay the applicable application fee online.
Review the application form before final submission.
Submit the application and save/print the completed application form for future use.
JKSSB specifically advises candidates to review their application carefully because changes/corrections after submission will not be entertained.
JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 – Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:
The Board will verify original documents at the Document Verification stage.
JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
Candidates should pay particular attention to these points before submitting the form:
Only one online application for the same Item Number is allowed.
If multiple applications for the same Item Number are detected, JKSSB will consider the latest application in the manner specified in the notification.
Appearing more than once for the same Item Number can lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
The candidate’s name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name should be entered exactly as given in the Matriculation Certificate.
Blurred or illegible photographs/signatures can result in rejection.
Candidates should not wait until the last date to submit the application because heavy website load may cause login/submission problems.
Candidates can apply online through the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in. The online application window will remain open from October 5, 2026, to November 3, 2026.
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JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
1. How many vacancies are released in JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026?
JKSSB has advertised 2,863 posts under Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026.
2. What is the JKSSB Class 4 notification date?
The official notification is dated 1 September 2026.
3. What is the JKSSB application start date?
Online applications will start on 5 October 2026.
4. What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 3 November 2026.
5. What is the qualification for JKSSB Class 4 MTS posts?
For Class-IV (MTS), the prescribed qualification is minimum Matriculation and maximum 10+2.
6. Can 8th-pass candidates apply for JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment?
8th-pass candidates can meet the prescribed minimum qualification for Sanitation Worker posts, for which the minimum is 8th Pass and maximum is 10+2. The Class-IV (MTS) posts require minimum Matriculation.
7. Is J&K domicile mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate by the cut-off date.
8. What is the JKSSB Class 4 salary?
The official pay scale is SL-1: ₹14,800–₹47,100.
9. What is the selection process?
Selection includes an objective written test and applicable additional marks/weightage, with the marks distribution varying by UT, Divisional and District Cadre.
10. Is there negative marking?
Yes. The written examination carries negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
11. Has the JKSSB Class 4 exam date been announced?
No. JKSSB will announce the examination date and examination centres separately.
12. Where can candidates download the official notification?
The complete 32-page Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 is available from the official JKSSB website. The notification itself identifies the Board’s website as jkssb.nic.in.
Final Word
The JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 is a major Jammu & Kashmir government recruitment with 2,863 vacancies across UT, Divisional and District Cadres. The key eligibility distinction is important: Class-IV (MTS) requires Matriculation as the minimum qualification, while Sanitation Worker posts allow 8th Pass as the minimum, with 10+2 as the maximum prescribed qualification for both categories.
Candidates should also remember that J&K domicile is mandatory, applications open on 5 October 2026, and the deadline is 3 November 2026.
Source: JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated 1 September 2026.
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