JKSSB Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 487 Posts
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), under the Home Department, has issued a notification in connection with the recruitment of Constable (Armed/IRP and SDRF) Recruitment 2025. The vacancies are open for a total of 487 posts for eligible candidates who are locals of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Candidates must verify the eligibility criteria related to educational qualifications, age limit and physical standards. The selection will be based on a written test, physical standard test, physical endurance test and document verification. The notification provides a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking careers in Police Jobs in India with a focus on entry into the J&K Police force.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | No. of Posts |
| Constable (Armed/IRP) | 169 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 33 | 17 | 42 | 42 | 421 |
| Constable (SDRF) | 27 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 66 |
| Total Posts | 196 | 39 | 49 | 49 | 38 | 20 | 48 | 48 | 487 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Constable |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: February 01, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: March 02, 2026
Age Limit (as on Jan 01, 2025)
- Open Merit (OM): 18 to 28 years
- SC / ST / RBA / ALC-IB / OBC / EWS: 18 to 28 years
- In-Service Police Personnel: 18 to 30 years
- SPOs & Volunteer Home Guards: 18 to 40 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation up to 3 years beyond max age limit based on service duration
Application Fee
- General / OBC / In-Service / SPO / VHG: Rs. 700/-
- SC / ST / EWS: Rs. 600/-
Application Mode
- Online
Pay Scale
- Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200/-) as per 7th CPC
Physical Standards
| Candidate Type | Height Requirement | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
| Male | 5’6” (minimum) | 32” | 33.5” |
| Female | 5’2” (minimum) | – | – |
| Gorkha Community (Both) | Relaxation of 2” in height | – | – |
| Bot Tribe (Both) | Relaxation of 2” in height | – | – |
Selection Process
- Written exam (objective-type multiple choice paper with negative marking).
- Physical standard test (PST) to check height and chest measurements.
- Physical endurance test (PET) including race, push-ups/shot put as applicable to their gender.
- Medical examination to assess physical and medical fitness.
- Verification of documents for educational qualifications, domicile, community and such other certificates.
How to Apply for JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JKSSB website at https://www.jkssb.nic.in
- Navigate to the Advertisement section to find the Advt. No. “14 of 2025 — (31/12/2025)”
- Carefully read the full notification to confirm and check your eligibility
- Select the “Apply Now” option to access the online application form.
- Enter all the requisite information in the application form correctly
- Now upload the required documents: your passport size photograph, signature, domicile certificate and category certificate if applicable
- Pay the fees of the application form online, according to your category
- Now review your application and submit it
- It is advisable to retain a hard copy of the completed application for future requirements.
FAQs
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board has released a notification of 487 vacancies in Constable posts in Armed/IRP and SDRF wings. It stipulates the eligibility conditions, age, physical requirements and the procedure of selection. The applicants should be residents of Jammu and Kashmir and make an online application within the allotted dates.
The minimum age of candidates should be 18 years, whereas the maximum depends on the category. In the case of Open Merit, SC, ST, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB and EWS, this is 28 years. The maximum time that in-service police employees can apply is 30 years and SPOs or Volunteer Home Guards 40 years. Discharge veterans are also offered more relaxation depending on the length of service.
Recruitment process consists of several steps: written examination, physical standard test, physical endurance test, medical examination and verification of documents. All of the stages are qualifying, and the candidates have to minimally meet the academic and physical standards. Only those who will meet all the requirements will be taken into consideration in the final appointment.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.jkssb.nic.in |
| Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
| Apply Online | www.jkssb.nic.in |
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Last date to apply
2 Mar, 2026
