JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2863 Posts

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) released their Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 to employ eligible candidates for 2,863 posts of Multi-Tasking Staff & Sanitation Worker as a part of its JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 under various departments, in the UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre & District Cadre. The online application process for the JKSSB Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026 has been opened and will close on November 3, 2026 and a portion of these seats are also reserved for Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Candidates. This is one of the most awaited staff selection board recruitment of the year where JKSSB will make selection purely based on a written objective type examination with additional weightage marks followed by document verification. The candidates are advised to go through the qualification criteria, age criteria and reservation before applying.

About Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)

JKSSB Class-IV Vacancy 2026 is a significant recruitment initiative by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board to recruit persons for non-gazetted posts in government departments in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. JKSSB is under the General Administration Department and it conducts recruitment of the candidates with the transparent basis of merit or written examination followed by verification of documents. The Board has offices at Jammu and Srinagar and regularly advertise Staff Selection Board Jobs, giving opportunities to the aspirants to enter into the government service.

Important Dates to Keep in Mind

• Notification Date: September 1, 2026.
• Application Starts: October 5, 2026.
• Application Closes: November 3, 2026.

Current Openings for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026

Qualification Criteria for JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment

Age Standards for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026

Additional Relaxations:

• Ex-Servicemen can deduct their service period from their actual age. They meet the age condition if the resulting age does not exceed the maximum age by more than 3 years.
• There is an age relaxation of five years on the upper age limit for candidates availed of additional weightage on the basis of being a casual worker as per J&K Appointment to Class IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.
• The candidates must have been born before January 1, 2008.

Pay Structure for Selected Candidates

• Pay Level: SL1.
• Minimum Pay: Rs. 14,800/- per month.
• Maximum Pay: Rs. 47,100/- per month.
• Applicable Posts: Class-IV and Sanitation Worker posts.

Fee Structure for Applicants

• General/Other Applicable Categories: Rs. 600/-.
• SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD: Rs. 500/-.
• Payment Mode: Online.

Exam Pattern for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026

The total marks for the written test vary based on the cadre you are applying for, as shown in the table below.

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Hiring Procedure for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026

• The selection of candidates for the posts of JKSSB Class-IV and Sanitation Workers will be done based on Written Objective type test and verification of documents.
• The written test will include multiple-choice questions, all in English.
• One fourth of the question marks will be deducted for answering a question wrongly.
• Additional weightage will be given for home district candidature, casual worker and family employment background etc. by JKSSB.
• Candidates who have Benchmark Disabilities may be allowed to use a scribe and may receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination.
• Board will invite the shortlisted candidates for documentary verification, where the candidates will have to submit original certificates for verification of eligibility.
• JKSSB will release the cadre and department of successful candidates on the basis of merit-cum-preference only and allocate them to various Government Jobs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Preparation of JKSSB Class-IV Exam: Best Books

Benefits of Solving Previous Year Papers

• Exam Pattern: Past papers give an idea of the distribution of topics and difficulty level actually used by JKSSB.
• Time Management: Candidate gets used to the speed and accuracy as they solve the previous papers under timed condition and this is very important as there is a negative marking scheme.
• Repeated Topics: Candidates will find that there are some General Knowledge and J&K-specific topics which appear repeatedly and this will help them make the right priorities for revision.
• Building Exam Confidence: Use of real questions in regular practice sessions helps you to get used to the OMR paper format and lessens exam-day anxiety.
• Self-Assessment: Candidates who are preparing for the JKSSB Class-IV Vacancy 2026 can get an idea of their preparation level by solving the past papers and find the areas which they are lacking in and need to work on.

Steps to Submit the Application Form for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026

• Click on the link to the JKSSB’s official website – www.jkssb.nic.in
• Now look for the “Advertisement” tab located on the homepage and click to proceed.
• Navigate to the “Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026” and click the given link to download.
• Carefully read the complete notification before applying to confirm eligibility for qualification age and domicile
• Click on the online application link to start the registration procedure.
• Complete personal educational information and category information as given in Matriculation Certificate.
• Submit a recent passport size photo and signature in required size
• Pay Application fee Rs 600/- or Rs 500/- for reserved category as applicable using the online payment options provided.
• Please check carefully, there will be no opportunity to correct any entries after submission.
• Fill and submit the application form for JKSSB Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026 and Class-IV posts.
• Save and take a print of filled application to store for future and along with application number.

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