The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 for the recruitment of 518 Healthcare & Technical posts across various UT, Divisional and District Cadres in Jammu & Kashmir. The vacancies include Junior Pharmacist, Junior Staff Nurse, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Junior Lab Technician, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV and several other technical posts. (The Times of India)
Verification Status: ✅ The notification has been officially released. The online application portal will open on 10 September 2026 and remain active until 09 October 2026. (The Times of India)
Job Overview
- Organization: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
- Advertisement No.: 08 of 2026
- Post Category: Healthcare & Technical Cadres
- Total Vacancies: 518
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Jammu & Kashmir (UT, Divisional & District Cadres) (The Times of India)
Major Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Pharmacist | 211 |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 48 |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | 48 |
| Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker (FMPHW) | 46 |
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV | 43 |
| Junior Lab Technician | 40 |
| Male Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MMPHW) | 19 |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician | 17 |
| Health Educator | 15 |
| Sanitary Inspector | 14 |
| Junior Theatre Technician | 10 |
| Supervisor | 3 |
| Senior Canning Attendant | 1 |
| Para Medical Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 518 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 04 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 October 2026 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification varies depending on the post.
Some major qualifications include:
- Junior Pharmacist: 10+2 (Science) with Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy.
- Junior Staff Nurse: Matric or above with Science and Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery.
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: Graduate with Science.
- Junior Lab Technician: Matric with Science and Diploma/Degree in Laboratory Technology.
- Horticulture Technician Grade-IV: 10+2 with Basic Horticulture Training.
Candidates must possess a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. (The Times of India)
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies by category as prescribed in the official notification.
Age relaxation is applicable as per JK Government rules. (Sahi Sarkari Jobs)
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Written / OMR Based Examination
- Document Verification
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the written examination. (The Times of India)
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the respective pay level of the advertised post.
- Pay Scale: Approximately ₹15,900 – ₹1,13,200 (depending on the post and pay level). (GovtJobsAlert.In)
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹600
- SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD: ₹500
Fee must be paid online through the official portal. (The Times of India)
Job Location
Jammu & Kashmir
How to Apply
- Visit the official JKSSB website.
- Click on Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Official Notification (Verified)
Official JKSSB Recruitment Portal
✅ Verified. Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 has been officially released on the JKSSB website. (The Times of India)
Official Apply Link (Verified)
Official Online Application Portal
✅ Portal Status: Verified and working. The online application window will be available from 10 September 2026 to 09 October 2026. Candidates should apply only through the official JKSSB portal. (The Times of India)