JKSSB Recruitment 2026 :- The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board is starting the JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026, and they have listed the number of posts available in each district on their official website. People who are qualified can apply online through the JKSSB portal at jkssb.nic.in starting from March 2026. To be eligible, candidates need to have passed the 10th standard and have a maximum of 12th standard from any recognized board or school. Their age should be between 18 and 28 years, and there are age relaxations for certain groups as per government rules. The selection process includes several stages like a written exam, a medical checkup, and verification of documents. For more details, read the full article.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 For Various Class IV Posts Overview
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) |
|---|---|
| Category | Jobs Updates |
| Name of the Post | Class IV |
| Cadre | UT / Divisional / District |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | March 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Minimum Matric (10th) / Maximum 10+2 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Additional Criteria |
| Official Website | https://jkssb.nic.in/ |
Application Fee
- The application fee is ₹350/- (Rupees Three Hundred Fifty only).
- You can pay this fee online only through Net Banking or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay credit or debit cards.
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 For Various Class IV Posts Educational Qualification
- To be eligible for direct recruitment to Class IV positions, candidates must have completed Matric (10th Class) as the minimum requirement.
- The highest level of education allowed is 10+2.
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2026)
- For Open Merit (OM), the maximum age is 40 years.
- For Scheduled Caste (SC), the maximum age is 43 years.
- For Scheduled Tribe (ST), the maximum age is 43 years.
Age Relaxation
| RBA | 43 Years |
| ALC/IB | 43 Years |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 43 Years |
| PSP (Pahari Speaking People) | 43 Years |
| OSC (Other Social Caste) | 43 Years |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years |
| Government Service / Contractual Employment | 40 Years |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 For Various Class IV Posts Exam Pattern
The exam will be in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and will use an OMR format.
All the questions will be in English only. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Criteria | UT Cadre (Marks) | Divisional Cadre (Marks) | District Cadre (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test | 85 | 80 | 75 |
| Candidate of Home Division / Home District (as applicable, based on Domicile Certificate) | — | 05 | 10 |
| Candidates whose family member neither is nor has been in Government service, including PSUs / Boards / Autonomous Bodies substantially owned and controlled by the Government | 05 | 05 | 05 |
| Widows, divorced women, judicially separated women, and orphan girls (certificate to be issued by Tehsildar) | 05 | 05 | 05 |
| Casual worker engaged for five years or more (proof of wages for a minimum of five years required; certificate to be countersigned by the District or Divisional Head of the concerned office) | 05 | 05 | 05 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Step By Step Guide Apply Online For JKSSB Recruitment 2026 For Various Class IV Posts
To apply online for the JKSSB Class IV recruitment 2026, follow these steps:
- Go to the official JKSSB recruitment website.
- Click on the Online Application or Apply Online link.
- Register by providing your name, mobile number, and email address.
- Log in using your registration ID and password.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and other required information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and any necessary documents in the required format.
- Pay the application fee online if needed.
- Check all the details you entered and then submit the form.
- Print the submitted application form for future use.
Important Dates
| Date of Commencement for Online Application | March 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | To be updated |
| Annexure “A” | Name of the Post, Category-wise Break-up of Posts |
| Annexure “B” | Qualification, Pay Level & Selection Criteria |
| Annexure “C” | Syllabus for the Posts |
FAQs
What is the total number of marks for selection?
The total selection marks are 100 for UT, Divisional, and District Cadres.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Important Links
| Notification | Download PDF |
| Home | indexamz.in |